The crown weighs heavy on my head, and the Castle University’s ivy-clad walls have become a gilded cage. As the dust settles from betrayal and bloodshed, I stand amidst the wreckage, not just as a mafia heiress, but as the Queen in a game where hearts are for the taking and every move could be a deadly trap.

The men I've let into my heart are the pillars of my reign. My strength. My weakness.

In a world where loyalty is measured in blood, we stand united, because when the swords are drawn and alliances shatter, it's not just my love I'll fight for—it's their lives, and the future of an empire built on a legacy of our pasts.

The gambit is set, the players ready, and I must make my move. In this war of intrigue and danger, it's not just about winning—it's about surviving.

This is the second book of three in the Kings of Castle series, a dark academia reverse harem with plenty of TWs—see author's website for details. Takes place in an entirely fictional world set in the UK.