"As the warrior who saved your life, I ask for the right to invoke the akaternok ah yalonel—the Marriage Claim." I have no choice but to marry. I need an heir—for the good of the country and the continuation of my bloodline. If I could, I'd do it alone. But as Queen, I need a consort—and the only option is for me to take a husband. Jonathan is completely unsuitable. Charming, powerful, attractive—and vying to be our country's next Prime Minister. He's a terrible choice. But when he saves my life and requests akaternok ah yalonel—the Marriage Claim—I'm left with the hardest decision of my life. Does he want my heart... or my crown?