Lena Vale never imagined that one night at the royal palace would change her life forever. As the daughter of a humble healer, she has always lived far from the dangerous world of royalty. But when Crown Prince Adrian is poisoned during a grand royal celebration, Lena is summoned to save him. Against all odds, she succeeds. But saving the prince comes with a deadly price. Someone inside the palace wants Adrian dead, and Lena soon becomes a target simply because she knows too much. With assassins hiding among the royal guards and betrayal lurking behind every beautiful smile, Adrian can no longer trust even the people closest to him. Forced to remain by his side, Lena discovers that the cold and arrogant prince the kingdom fears is not the man he appears to be. Beneath his crown is a lonely man carrying wounds, secrets, and a desperate fear of betrayal. As Lena nurses him back to health, their relationship slowly changes. Stolen glances become lingering touches. Arguments turn into unexpected tenderness. And the man she was supposed to save begins to become the man she cannot imagine losing. But their growing love is forbidden. Adrian is expected to marry another woman for the sake of the kingdom, while Lena is nothing more than a common healer in the eyes of the royal court. When another attempt is made on Adrian’s life, Lena must risk everything to protect him. Yet the closer they get to discovering the truth, the more dangerous their love becomes. Because the greatest enemy may not be outside the palace. It may be someone Adrian trusts with his life. Lena came to the palace to save a dying prince. She never expected to fall in love with him. And in a kingdom where betrayal wears a crown, loving the prince may be the most dangerous thing she has ever done.