C433 KING'S RUTHLESS VOW

"If you do not wear the crown by the time the sun clears the spire, the first ten mortals in the courtyard will bleed for your vanity," the 2nd Prince said, his voice a smooth, low warning that vibrated through the heavy doors of the dressing chamber.

Aria stood motionless, her reflection in the tall mirror a stranger draped in gold lace. The fabric was so fine it felt like a second skin