Ines never asked for this life. As the illegitimate daughter of royalty, she’s bound to a loveless marriage with the cold Grand Duke Ryan. Their bond is forged from duty, not desire—each day a silent war filled with icy words and empty rooms. Ryan, driven by ambition and haunted by his past, is blind to the crumbling walls of his own home. He rules with distance, leaving Ines to battle the darkness alone. As their marriage falls apart, Ines must find the strength to break free from the chains that bind her.