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The Therian War rages between the kingdom of Theros and the allied city-states of Aurel. Alessia, a Tharon woman with a dark past of abuse under Commander Walus, flees with her daughter Stella to survive. After stealing from the Aurean camp for months to keep them fed, she''''s injured by their sentries—only to be found (and healed) by the cunning King Odrian and his fiercely loyal general Dionys. As she recovers, bonds form—familial, protective, and perhaps something more—but danger looms: She''''s in an enemy war camp, Walus hunts them, and High King Nomaros suspects her motives. Together, they weave lies and promises, vowing to destroy Walus while playing a dangerous game of politics. But as trust deepens, Alessia realizes she’s no longer just surviving… she’s found a home worth fighting for.