The court buzzes with anticipation as Prince Adrien of the West and his new bride, Liora, arrive at the Empyrean Palace for high-stakes trade negotiations. With a fleet unrivaled in strength, the Western Kingdom holds the key to expanding the Empire’s dominion across the seas.
The Emperor and Empress are eager to secure the alliance, but so are rival realms, each offering gold and whispered promises to sway the young prince. Yet the rulers of the East possess a far more seductive advantage: a lavish Palace where pleasure is power, love knows no bounds, and fidelity is little more than a myth.
To charm their guests, the Empress arranges a decadent welcome in the Royal Baths, hosted by the Emperor’s most favored Lady, a woman famed for her talent in satisfying even the deepest desires.
Will the Prince and Princess be tempted… or scandalized?