Alex never wanted the crown, but fate doesn't care about what princes want. Bound by an ancient ritual to William, the most insufferable man he's ever met, Alex finds himself caught in court intrigues, deadly conspiracies, and enemies who will stop at nothing to bring the throne down. And somewhere along the way, something between them begins to stir — something neither of them is ready to name. When love was never supposed to be part of the pact, what happens when it becomes the only thing worth fighting for? [Cover by camriio (IG)]