The Kingdom of Secrets and Ruin

Hidden away as the secret princess of Apheya, Dalliah lives in exile—shunned by her father and forgotten by her people. When the ruthless Red King invades, slaughters her family, and claims her throne, she’s forced into hiding under the guise of a maid inside his palace. Disgusted by his cruelty but bound by duty and secrecy, she serves the very man who destroyed her world. While she burns for revenge, the Red King becomes captivated by her, unaware of the truth she hides. As their twisted dynamic deepens, Dalliah must decide if she’ll strike when he least expects it—or if her heart is the one in danger. Power, deception, and desire collide in a deadly game of masks and motives.