Loving the Forbidden Prince

Princess Ayleth of Zenithra, accustomed to a secluded life and possessing a secret aptitude for combat, is compelled to attend a month-long Festival of Peace. Her parents intend for her to secure a royal husband from the continent's princes. However, Ayleth, unfamiliar with romance, has her ordered existence disrupted by a mysterious figure wearing a lion mask. Prince Etan of Summitras attends the festival with a clear objective: to locate a powerful ally against the dark sorcery ravaging his kingdom. He suspects the people Ayleth represents are his adversaries. Despite this belief, the woman who captivates him at the opening ball is the heir to the very empire he detests. Their nations are long-standing adversaries, creating a perilous situation for their burgeoning, forbidden feelings.