"I was born a woman of high merit-royalty, even. Had I known I'd end up where I am, though, I'd have remained a small clump of cells inside of my mother until the day she passed." Al'Hala was a bubbly and punchy girl, getting into all kinds of mischief in her kingdom. Once she turned 16, though, her wishes to be a wife were fulfilled by the only man considered brave enough to handle the fire within her. How will fate be woven after she faces unspeakable events at the Markovni estate?Hala’s childhood friend, Idris, lived his life as a peasant until meeting the heiress to the throne. Fate blessed him with magical foresight, never being wrong in his decisions—but will it be enough to keep him alive as he faces beings of myth? Can he save his best friend, and get away with his master scheme? This story blends dark fantasy and romance, in a way that has never been done before. Alexandra Richardson hopes to bring forth a relatable story in the form of how survivors of abuse prevail despite the odds being stacked against them.