Marceline Thornton was born to wear a crown—and to be hunted for it.
As the last heir of a dying line, her existence has been a gilded cage protecting her from the ancient forces that have plagued her family for centuries. The Phantoms—an enigmatic group consumed by generations of perceived wrongs at the hands of her family—will not rest until the Thornton bloodline is destroyed.
When tragedy strikes, Marcie is torn from everything she knows and forced into the political landscape of Kore Academy, where the future lords and ladies of the queendom are molded. Before she assumes her crown, she must choose a mate powerful enough to ensure her bloodline’s survival.
Vying for her attention is Rico—a charming and confident vampire that circles her like he already owns her heart, declaring himself to be her future king. While desire tangles with duty, Marcie is hunted by unseen enemies, forcing her to embrace her future destiny as queen and confront the wrongs perpetuated by those in her line who came before her.
