Tyranny : A form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator. ###Thrown into the hands of a King to be wed and crowned the next Queen of Thevalon, Lyra Syagros finds herself trapped in a gilded cage. Forced to navigate a world of politics, power, and privilege, she struggles to find her place in the royal court. But when she meets a slave who fights to entertain the elite and nobles, her world is turned upside down. Despite the danger and the taboo, Lyra and the slave fall deeply in love. But as their relationship blossoms, it becomes clear that the price to pay is both their heads on a guillotine - as the King and his courtiers will never accept a romance between a noblewoman and a slave, their queen for that matter. As tensions rise between the wealthy and the enslaved, Lyra is faced with an impossible choice. Should she risk everything for love, or stay loyal to the King and the life she's always known? With the fate of a kingdom hanging in the balance, Lyra must navigate the treacherous waters of the royal court and decide what she's willing to sacrifice for the person she loves.

A heart of gold, buried beneath a mountain of karats... Can love melt this towering wall of selfishness and power? Darren Kold, a man of business, legal or not, cares little for debates. His focus lies in his bank account, his empire, and the pills he takes for ADHD. Unmatched skills, unbreakable routines, and wavering interests define his life. But everything changes when a certain Grace Cassandra Forster enters the picture, offering help with something close to his heart. As their paths intertwine, Darren feels his world shifting, unsure of the outcome. He refuses to let her go, even as challenges arise. Selfishness, pride, greed, expectations and enemies threaten their bond. With limited options, he must protect her from all that is wicked and reclaim his own heart. Now, the questions remain: Will a man driven by self-centeredness ever change because he desires a woman? When they both realize the lies and secrets between them, do they think passion is enough to burn down deceit? How much time do they have before everything ends in a box of disaster? Who really is Darren Kold?