Alex thought he'd spend the rest of his life living peacefully in his village with his family, but his destiny changes when the prince comes to town seeking a cure for his sister. Alex has what the prince needs, but giving it will cost Alex everything he knows. Taken to live and work for the prince, a new world opens to him. He sees and learns things that he could never imagine, and even though the prince makes it clear he desires more than a working relationship, Alex refuses. When a violent attack changes everything, Alex has no choice but to let the prince get closer to help him heal, not just his body, but also his heart. Giving in to his desires has a price and fate plays an unfair hand, forcing both Alex and his prince to make choices that will affect their futures forever.