Through blood and fire, Na Feri lo Kayda is the champion of her realm’s trials. She will be Queen when her time comes. Per Royal Law, the second place finisher is destined to become Feri’s mate. But it is no nobleman who rises victorious. If Feri cannot find a way to loosen his grip, the victor’s claim to the throne—and to her—may raze her realm to nothing but flame and ash. Embrace the burn of this standalone fantasy romance, fraught with high royal drama, plot twists, and forbidden love. It can be read on its own but is included with other novels by Teshelle Combs in the First Collection.