Lady Audelina becomes an Oath Hostage to the Metal Fae in exchange for the commander’s sister, and Lord Platinor of Clan Argentum considers her the lesser bargain.

Stripped of her title and forced to serve in his war camp, Audelina clings to the one thing he cannot take from her: her dignity. But as negotiations drag on, Platinor begins to see the intelligence and courage beneath the noblewoman he dismissed as weak.

Contempt gives way to reluctant respect, then dangerous desire. But with resentment threatening the fragile peace, Platinor must decide whether protecting Audelina is enough, or whether he can become a man worthy of her choice.

Contains mature themes consistent with fantasy romance, including captivity, coercive control and a severe power imbalance between the love interests, forced servitude and humiliation, physical aggression, food deprivation, and war and graphic violence. The romance features a morally gray hero whose actions require accountability, restored agency, and freely given consent.