As a young prince, Urban was customarily required to receive a love mark tattoo on his left eyelid like his fellow subjects, symbolizing tradition. However, for him, this seemingly innocent act brought nothing but ridicule from his father, sorrow for his siblings, and financial ruin due to countless wars fought over such trivial ink markings.
When Urban accompanied his sister on a diplomatic mission to the desert kingdom of Donnelly, where she was to marry for political alliance, he couldn't escape the irony. As soon as he stepped into their castle, the itch on his tattoo became unbearable, signaling the arrival of his alleged soulmate.
Unfortunately, this potential love interest was strictly off-limits. Faced with the choice between ignoring the persistent tattoo's claim and risking conflict between nations, or exploring the possibility of true love despite the danger, Urban found himself plunged into a maelstrom of chaos. With looming threats of execution, mysterious magical forces, treacherous insiders, and impending battles, he wondered if a simple tattoo could ever lead to such turmoil.
After all, it seemed his first foray into fantasy romance had been heavily influenced by the enchanting worlds of Cassandra Gannon, Sarah J. Maas, and Eve Langlais, combined with binge-watching Supernatural, Game of Thrones, and Outlander. Yet, here he was, grappling with the consequences of his ink-stained destiny.
