SOWING THE SEEDS OF ESCAPE

Having secured a way into the capital, Camellia just needs her sickly brother Kieran to return in good health—but the last thing she expects is for him to be accompanied by Ian Sergio, prince of a rival nation. Not only does he know Camellius Bale’s true identity, but he also appears to be quite taken with her! And he doesn’t seem to be the only one, either, as Duke Ihar confronts his own burgeoning affection for Camellius. With more eyes on her than ever, will Camellia be able to pull off her plan to find her mother and leave House Bale?