Nkem’s world shatters when her ambitious elder sister, Chioma, trades her heart for palace power, setting off a chain of betrayal, heartbreak, and deadly family secrets. Forced into a loveless royal marriage and haunted by a forbidden love, Nkem must fight for her own happiness—even as tragedy strikes and revenge brews. With family honor and over a hundred lives at stake, will Nkem survive her sister’s wicked games or drown in the flood of sorrow Chioma unleashes?
Yan Guyun, a legendary general, is forced to choose between loyalty to a ruthless king and saving his own family. Trapped in palace politics, haunted by betrayal and lost love, Yan’s every decision could cost him everything he holds dear. With his heart torn and enemies closing in, the fate of his bloodline and the kingdom hangs in the balance.