In every generation, a new king rises, and in every generation, the throne devours him.

In the ancient kingdom of Halfarn, the throne is not just a seat of power; it is alive. Forged from the bones of the first king, it pulses with his will, demanding blood in exchange for loyalty. When he begins slaughtering kings one by one, panic spreads through the court. Rituals fail. Crowns fall. Nobles whisper a curse.

But deep within the palace, a handmaid named Kayla hears a voice whispering her name from deep within the throne.

The truth is far older and far more dangerous than the curse: the throne doesn't want a king. It wants its true heir. And that heir isn't of noble birth or trained in the art of statecraft or war but a forgotten descendant, hidden in dust and silence.

As power-hungry nobles vie for supremacy, Kayla must confront her buried bloodline, revive a legacy hidden in bones and fire, and determine what kind of ruler she will be.

Because the throne can no longer stand.

He won't wait for another lie to settle on him.