Elara Mayne witnessed Consort Seraphine slay her beloved sister, and she swore revenge. Her path was unconventional—rather than striking with a blade, she would steal everything Seraphine held dear, starting with the heart of the Emperor. Disguised as a fragile, pure-hearted beauty, Elara captured the Emperor’s attention and lured him into a night of forbidden passion. What began as curiosity soon twisted into an overwhelming desire to claim her completely. But when the truth of Elara’s scheme is revealed, the Emperor must choose between his crown’s duty and the woman who has both betrayed and bewitched him.