Once upon a time, a prince in disguise, a henchman turned fairy-god-father, and a princess reluctantly seeking a consort unite to stop an evil Duke and the Grey Enchantress from claiming another kingdom. Trained as a spy, Prince Asher is confident in his skills. The task is simple, after all. Sneak into the Royal Ball of Glicien, uncover magic secrets the royal family has concealed for years, then escape before anyone is the wiser. But Ash didn't plan on Princess Beatrix getting in his way at every turn. Bea has striven to be the perfect daughter and heir since tragedy drove her sisters into exile. Now the king's failing health has left the kingdom vulnerable to political schemes. To protect Glicien and ease her dying father's fears, Bea must choose a consort. Soon. Unfortunately, only two men catch her attention. The unsuitable and secretive gardener. And the masked nobleman who ran from the ball before she even got his name. When a magic heirloom goes missing, Bea discovers the two men are really the same person. And he's the thief. Can she trust Ash to help her save her kingdom and her father? Or will he steal away with her heart, as well as her secrets, to rescue his own parents from the cruel curse of the Grey Enchantress?