In a kingdom where secrets hide behind silken masks, Lady Evelina Marcrest lives a life bound by duty and shadow.

When she receives a mysterious invitation to a grand masquerade ball, she enters a world of glittering lights, whispered intrigues, and dangerous eyes watching her every move.

There, among masked nobles and whispered lies, she meets a stranger whose touch awakens a forbidden spark of freedom and love. But the powerful Duke Alaric has already claimed her future, and every step she takes could unravel the fragile balance of power in the realm.

As the music swells and the masks begin to fall, Evelina must decide: obey the life chosen for her… or risk everything for the chance to follow her heart.

A romantic fantasy novella filled with forbidden love, courage, and the magic of one unforgettable night.