Book two of the captive prince trilogy

C.S. Pacat

As war gathers at the borders, a palace servant thrust into a new role must navigate courtly schemes while accompanying the dangerously magnetic Prince Laurent toward the front lines. In a landscape where loyalties are tested and every gesture can be a weapon, Damen is forced to conceal his identity and rely on a fragile, growing bond with his master. Their journey turns from political maneuvering to survival, revealing how past choices—kept hidden for too long—can ignite the very catastrophe they’re trying to prevent. Blending high-stakes intrigue with intense character-driven tension, this story explores power, trust, and the cost of devotion when secrets refuse to stay buried.