As the princess of the impoverished kingdom of Delantria, Aldari must look beautiful, speak little, and be sure to marry a prince.

Study mathematics and write papers on economic theory in an attempt to solve the financial problems of her people? Her father forbade her.

Aldari agrees to marry the prince of a neighboring kingdom in order to save Delantria from war. Everything goes according to plan until Hawk, an elven mercenary captain hired to guard the wedding procession, kidnaps Aldari. His people are in trouble, and Hawk believes the Aldari can save the elves.

But the invasion forces are closing in on Delantria, and her people need the princess. Aldari will do everything in her power to escape from the elves and make it to the wedding.

No matter that her captor is witty and charming, and his slight smile touches her heart... Aldari cannot afford to have feelings . If she falls in love and disrupts the wedding, it will doom the kingdom and everyone she cares about to destruction.