Marked by blood. Hunted by prophecy. Bound to a prince she should hate.Ayeshea Nyx never asked to be chosen—never asked for power, a court, or a crown. All she wanted was to survive, to remain unnoticed in a realm that loathes her mixed bloodline. But fate has other plans. When she is suddenly marked by Lucien, the cold and enigmatic prince of the High Fae Court, her world unravels.The mark ties her to Lucien’s life force—and places her at the center of a centuries-old prophecy that could either save or shatter their realm. Thrust into the deadly politics of the High Court, Ayeshea must survive Trials forged from ash and illusion, navigate forbidden magic awakening inside her, and confront a past soaked in betrayal.But nothing is more dangerous than the bond she shares with Lucien, a prince with secrets as dark as the shadows he commands.Enemies lurk behind thrones. Allies wear masks. And as war brews between courts, Ayeshea must decide who she truly is: a pawn, a weapon… or something far more powerful.In this gripping fantasy debut full of court intrigue, slow-burn romance, and haunting magic, one girl will learn that survival isn't enough—she was born to burn.