Selected by a king from another realm—a sovereign of a breathtaking yet perilous kingdom—Clara never expected her ordinary life to shatter overnight. When goblins abduct her mother and drag her into the mystical world of Madoxx, Clara is forced to step into a land of magic, danger, and ancient power. Determined to save the only family she has left, she quickly learns that she cannot survive this world alone. The only one capable of helping her is the realm’s most feared and desired ruler—the dark and captivating King Lucien. But Lucien’s assistance comes at a price. To secure her mother’s safety, Clara must become his bride. Though the marriage is one of necessity, Clara is determined to keep her heart guarded and her distance firm. Yet resisting a king with a commanding presence and molten-gold eyes that burn with dangerous promise proves far more difficult than she imagined. Lucien is not merely a ruler of an enchanted kingdom—he is a man wrapped in secrets. And when Clara uncovers the truth behind why she was chosen, she must decide: is she destined to stand beside him as his queen… or was she brought to this world for a far darker purpose?