The Serpent Empress's Secret Bride

Forced into a cruel marriage with a tyrannical king, Queen Helena makes a silent vow to resist the dangerous pull of a forbidden attraction. Her royal court is a place of betrayal, and every step she takes is watched by enemies who would gladly see her fall. Caught between duty to a husband she despises and a longing she cannot afford, Helena must decide how far she will go to protect herself and the secret that binds her heart to someone she should never trust.