A pregnant Lycan Queen survives her husband's assassination attempt and uncovers his plan to replace their heir.
Sia rides into battle carrying the kingdom's future heir, believing she defends a dying king. The ambush reveals his hand: he ordered the attack to erase her and the child. When she survives, he substitutes the newborn with his mistress's son, expecting Sia to raise the impostor and surrender the crown. She watches the exchange unfold, already certain of the deception, turning his victory into a trap she controls.
Markers
- 1Pregnant queen betrayal
- 2Heir swap conspiracy
- 3Secret knowledge advantage
Audience
Readers who want a shrewd monarch outmaneuvering a treacherous court from within.
