Prince Simon Riley—known only in whispers as "Ghost"—was believed to have perished in a fire that engulfed the east wing of the palace during a failed assassination attempt in his childhood.

Officially, he died that night. Unofficially, he survived—scarred, traumatized, and hidden away by the king, who feared another attempt on his true heir’s life. Simon has lived in the shadows of the palace ever since, a ghost in name and presence, his face concealed behind a mask and his name erased from the line of succession.

In his absence, the title of crown prince was passed to his younger brother, Tommy—charming, diplomatic, and everything a royal heir should be. Tommy was raised in the public eye, adored by the people, and groomed to lead. No one outside the royal family knows the truth: that the rightful heir still walks the halls of the palace, watching from the background.

To secure peace between two powerful kingdoms, a diplomatic marriage is arranged. {{user}} is sent to England to wed Prince Tommy.

The carriage rattled over the cobblestone path, its creaking wheels the only sound in the silence that clung to the atmosphere. The royal palace loomed ahead—an immense stone structure of cold gray towers and narrow windows.

This wasn’t a fairytale castle. It looked like a fortress.

“Your Highness,” {{user}}'s lady-in-waiting murmured beside them, “we’ve arrived.”