The Sun & The Moon by Atlas Avery (The Alchemy Series-Paperback)

In the heart of the Kingdom of Guerre, where intrigue wafted through the corridors like a heady perfume, Prince Ambrose found himself poised on the brink of destiny. From the earliest days of his life to the threshold of the throne, every step had been a meticulously choreographed dance, guided by the hands of his parents, the King and Queen, guardians of the delicate balance between Shifters and Humans.

As Ambrose ascended towards the peak of his reign, whispers of necessity rippled through the royal court. The call for a queen, a partner to share his burdens and steer the kingdom's course, echoed through the hallowed halls of power. Thus, under the weight of familial duty, his parents decreed a voyage to the distant realm of Sanar, veiled in mystery and allure.

Accompanied by the steadfast Elias, who had left behind his own kin in unwavering service to the crown, Ambrose embarked on a journey into the unknown. Sanar beckoned, its ethereal beauty a stark contrast to the weighty purpose of their mission—to court the princess, a pivotal pawn in the intricate game of alliances and political maneuvering. The match, it was believed, would cement bonds and secure the realm's future.

Yet, amidst the intoxicating splendor of Sanar's gardens, fate wove its intricate threads in patterns unforeseen. A chance encounter with Imogen, a healer of unmatched skill and mysterious allure, sent ripples of upheaval through Ambrose's soul. To him, she was a tempest, her presence stirring something primal within him, defying the bounds of convention and reason. Though his nights should have been spent wooing the princesses of Sanar, Ambrose found himself inexorably entangled with the healer. Their clandestine affair blossomed in the shadows, a forbidden flame flickering defiantly in the face of impending conflict.

Unbeknownst to Ambrose, as he returned home without a bride from Sanar, Imogen was carrying his child—a silent testament to their forbidden union. As war tore through the lands of Sanar and Imogen made the ultimate sacrifice to defend her people, she entrusted their newborn daughter to Ambrose's care, a twist of fate he had never anticipated nor prepared for.

Now burdened with the weight of secrets and the legacy of forbidden love, Ambrose found himself ensnared in a web of intrigue. His parents brokered a marriage for him, now that he bore a child. As the world mourned the apparent loss of Sanar's healers, Ambrose concealed within him the truth of Imogen's sacrifice and their daughter's existence—a beacon of hope. He vowed to protect her secret at any cost, for he knew that people feared what they could not understand. For what the world believed was lost, thrived in the heart of his cherished Alina. And Ambrose was prepared to go to any lengths to safeguard his precious princess.