Uhtred, son of the Orc Warchief, has always felt like an outsider in his own clan. Lacking the combat prowess expected of him, he struggles to find his place among his fierce and battle-hardened people. Across the border, Andira, the gentle and idealistic princess of Necai, dreams of peace in a world torn apart by generations of bloodshed.
  Bound by a fragile alliance, Uhtred and Andira are arranged to marry—a union meant to unite their warring nations. But peace is a delicate thing, and not everyone is willing to let go of old grudges. Jana, Andira’s cunning and ruthless sister, will stop at nothing to see the alliance crumble.
  As Andira begins to see the orcs not as monsters but as a misunderstood people, and Uhtred discovers a new purpose beyond the battlefield, their fragile hope for peace is shattered. When tragedy strikes and betrayal leaves them exiled, Uhtred and Andira must learn to trust one another to survive. Together, they will face the forces threatening to destroy them and uncover the true cost of peace.
  Will their unlikely bond be enough to overcome the shadows of war, or will their enemies ensure their worlds remain divided forever?

English blood graphic violence Content Warning: Sexually Explicit torture Warfare, Fantasy, Romance Roleplay to Story arranged marriage implied torture war character backstory character growth death