Lies That Bind

When empires fall, love is the ultimate sacrifice.When Aisling ascends the throne as empress, the weight of the crown is heavier than she ever imagined. Her father's brutal murder leaves her with two burning purposes: find the killer and make them pay.But her quest for vengeance leads to an act of retaliation that shifts the tides of war-and awakens a formidable new enemy.Through the chaos, Kohen is her anchor. His unwavering love and loyalty are the only constants in her life. Yet when a shocking revelation emerges, Aisling is forced to question everything she believed to be true-even the bond she thought unbreakable.In a world where trust is a fragile weapon, can Aisling hold her empire together, or will her pursuit of justice cost her everything?