Heavy is the Crown... Aurea used to spend her days worrying about which gown to wear to the ball, never wondering about the world outside the comforts of the palace... until her father is murdered right in front of her. As her world falls apart, Aurea must rely on the man she hates the most to not only survive but to avenge her father and take back her birthright as heir to the throne. While being hunted by those who betrayed her, she finds the empire she thought she knew, to be harsh and ugly. To save herself and her people from the growing threats of invasion and tyranny, Aurea must become the hero she never expected to be. Baki is a warrior, sworn to protect the princess at all costs - even when she tests his patience. So when he finds her surrounded by enemies, he has no choice but to defend her against an army he trained. Apart, the empire will crumble under a bloody rule, but together, the empire could rise from the ashes.