She was never meant to be seen.He has lived too long to be surprised.Ophelia has spent her life invisible—working, surviving, staying out of trouble. But one ordinary act of courage places her in the path of a kingdom that doesn’t exist on any map… and a prince who does not age, does not love, and does not forgive.Alexander of Viscaria has ruled from the shadows for centuries, untouched by time or desire. Until a human girl catches the attention of his impossible mother—and sparks a curiosity he thought long dead.Secrets, obsession, power, and fate collide in a world where immortality is law… and falling in love might be the most dangerous rebellion of all.The question isn’t whether Ophelia can be queen.It’s whether she’ll survive becoming one.