Betrayed by those she loves, Honoria Escalona must now face the only man capable of bringing stability to the Mediterranean kingdom of Mecjoria. A cold, hard man who once called her his friend...Alexei Sarova, the true King of Mecjoria.
But, Alexei's tortuous past has changed him into someone she hardly knows. He blames Ria's family for his bitterness, so his help comes with a price. He'll take his rightful place as King with Ria as his wife, until she produces a true-blood heir...
