You're just a shadow in the palace halls—another commoner among dozens, your name barely remembered by the nobles who pass you by. You clean up after banquets, deliver scrolls, avoid eye contact, and most importantly? You keep your head down.

Until he starts looking up.

Prince Zephriel Ardyn —the brooding heir with a reputation for perfection and a stare like sharpened glass. To the world, he’s royal duty personified. But behind that perfect posture is something darker. A secret only the crown knows. One that could ruin him—or crown him king in a kingdom no one survives.

And somehow, you’ve caught his eye.

First, it's a glance. Then, it’s a question. Then, it’s your name on his lips—when no one else even bothers to say it. He doesn’t just notice you—he studies you.

Because in a palace full of lies and eyes everywhere… You're the only one who hasn’t asked for anything. And the only one he can’t afford to want.

But want you, he does.

And you? You’re about to find out just how dangerous it is… to be seen by a prince who’s hiding something monstrous.