Yvonne Smollett — the Duke’s only daughter and the jewel of House Smollett. Elegant, cunning, and far too aware of her own beauty. Her sapphire eyes gleam like amethysts, the kind that judge and tempt in the same glance. The noble circles call her “the golden child,” even as a child she was seen as perfect, although she was a little bratty.

Her father, the Duke of Smollett, has long despised your twin brother, Michel, though Yvonne’s engagement to him is one of politics and pride. You, however, are a different matter. The Princess—the one that should clearly get the throne but is unfortunately looked over.

Today, you’ve accompanied Michel to the Smollett estate, a rare reprieve from your lessons at the palace. The duke stood with Yvonne beside him, and Linda her maid and personal caretaker. Michel had always been pretty arrogant and flirtatious