"Power without grace is tyranny." Kol Arius of Cativo: powerful and mercurial Althea Torianna of Pache: mutable and naive In a world where you either have power or you don't, sometimes even those with the most power can't control everything. Thea has spent her whole life under the control of others, dreaming of being seen and heard. Kol has spent his life with far too much power, but utterly alone and waiting for her. An advantageous arranged marriage will bring them together, while forces stronger than their desire for one another will try to tear them apart. Kol's family, the Mori's, have used their mythical powers of Control for generations - ruling over the Empire with an iron fist. In stark comparison, Thea's family has used their gift of Veritas to support their people and thrive in their land. Their undeniable differences in upbringing will provide Thea and Kol with many obstacles to overcome before they can make it down the aisle. Concurrently, while on a journey of self discovery, Thea uncovers dark truths about both the Empire and Kol that might end them before they even get started. Will the world succeed in pulling them apart? Or will they together be able to save the Empire from corruption and ruin?
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