The Iron Rose

When an iron rose blooms beside Aveline Marr's bed, everyone in Valewick knows what it means.

Death.

A curse.

A bride chosen for something buried beneath the kingdom.

Dragged to the citadel, Aveline expects judgment. Instead, she finds Caian Voss—the king's cold, dangerous curse-breaker—waiting for her. He knows more about the iron rose than he should. He knows the names of the women who vanished before her. And he knows the truth Valewick's crown has hidden for generations.

The iron rose is not a curse.

It is a summons.

Beneath the throne sleeps an ancient bargain made in blood, roses, and stolen brides. To survive it, Aveline must unravel the lies of kings, face the dead god beneath Valewick, and decide whether Caian is her greatest danger—or the only man willing to burn the world beside her.