Summary
After a grueling twenty-eight year conflict, Asha Pervaz, leader of Pervaz, finally achieved victory. She journeyed to the capital to claim the emperor’s pledged reward for her war-ravaged lands, only to be offered the privilege of choosing a husband instead. Resolute, Asha named the recently deposed crown prince, Carlisle Haven, as her selection, intending to seek compensation if he refused. Unexpectedly, Carlisle accepted her proposal, vowing to provide substantial support for the recovery of her devastated territory.