A sheltered princess. A sudden goodbye.

A quiet realm hiding wild magic.

On the morning after her wedding, Rowandine Aeronwick’s dream of a peaceful future vanishes when her new husband is called away on a mission for her father, the King. Left alone in the rugged hillsides of Merula, Rowandine is forced to trade soft court life for raw survival.

But as she learns to cultivate the land, something unexpected awakens inside her. In a realm where magic weaves through everyday life, Rowandine must confront her deepest doubts and forge her own destiny. Because true power isn't inherited—it’s claimed.

Step into the world of the Crown of Everguard with this breathtaking prequel novella about courage, self-discovery, and finding light in the heart of solitude.