His Majesty is ill, and no one knows how grave. But matters of state must press on. All hail Her Majesty to assume her husband's authority. But the line of succession is clear ... Alindale Dain – The Prince nobody wants. Alindale's reputation is poor among the nobles and ministries. He is seen as aloof, unconfident, and a bore—nothing most want in the heir to the throne. A few encourage him to become more active, but Alindale is uncertain, trapped by everyone's low opinion of him. However, as arising circumstances push him into a conflict with his own mother, will he take this opportunity to become the prince he needs to be? Or is it too late to change anyone's mind? Tory Syros – The Outsider nobody knows. Tory is making her first appearance at court and her first venture outside her...