In the grand empire of Malcosias, Lady Carolina Sanchez has found herself living a life far from what she imagined. Her new husband is unexpectedly tender, her in-laws surprisingly warm, and her enemies...closer than she ever anticipated. With the Founder's Day Fete-a glittering event where she and Edward will proclaim their marriage-fast approaching, Carolina must navigate palace politics, masked threats, and an assassination attempt that has left her shaken. Her only shield is her impulsive bodyguard, Owen, who seems as ill-suited to the task as he is brash. But as dangers begin to close in, Carolina can't help but wonder: Why was Owen chosen to protect her? Was it fate, mere coincidence, or something far more dangerous that placed him by her side?