The Elite will be chosen, for a new king must rise. For as long as possible, Hector Kane has put off the age-old Adelithian tradition of hosting the Tournament of the Elite and picking a potential wife. Content to play by his own rules, Hector would much rather have his friends, Merrick and Roderick, protect him—but unless he obeys his father's demands, he could risk losing the crown. In order to recruit his friends into his personal guard, they must take part in the tournament—but when thieves break into the king's vault Merrick becomes disqualified. Furthermore, the prince walks a thin line as he tries to stick to his duties, court a potential wife and prevent the thieves from coming back to take what’s not theirs. Unless Hector can prove his worth and stop the thieves, his efforts to create a life on his terms will be seen as nothing more than selfish—and Hector can kiss the crown goodbye. He’s not about to let that happen, but even princes have no control over fate...