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Every woman who marries Prince Caelan Ravenshade dies.

Slowly. Painfully. Without mercy.

Cursed by an ancient betrayal, Caelan has watched every bride fade away in his arms. Love is a death sentence, and marriage is nothing more than another grave waiting to be filled. He has long accepted that he is not meant to be loved—only feared.

Elira Kinsleigh was never meant to be his bride.

She is a forgotten royal, dragged into the palace as a backup, a replacement for the woman who ran. Bound by blood and duty, Elira is forced into a marriage she never chose, to a man the kingdom believes is a monster.

But from the moment she meets Caelan, something awakens.

A pull she can't fight.

A bond that shouldn't exist.

A hunger that feels dangerous.

As the curse begins to claim her life just as it did the others, Elira discovers the truth—Caelan is her fated mate. And she may be the only woman strong enough to survive him.

Yet love is not their greatest threat.

The runaway bride has returned, armed with ambition and allies, ready to claim the throne. Secrets rise from the shadows. Betrayals cut deep. And Elira learns her own blood holds a power that could destroy kingdoms—or save them.

To break the curse, one of them will have to make an impossible sacrifice.

Because loving the cursed prince may cost Elira her life…

And claiming her destiny may cost Caelan his crown.