She saved the Queen’s life. Now she can’t escape it.

When a commoner saves Queen Henriette from an assassination attempt, she never stops to consider what it might cost.Perhaps she should have.The attack leaves both women cursed, their magic infected, growing more dangerous by the day. With no idea who ordered the assassination, queen and her new guard are forced into an uncomfortable alliance.

But Henriette has never had the luxury of trust. Though she is the most powerful woman in the kingdom, her body never lets her forget she is still an outcast. Born without arms, the world is not made for her. No matter how much she tries to change it.

When this new guard turns out to be an outsider too, she can’t help but be intrigued. As desire unfolds, she soon finds herself risking everything just to know her a little better.

Joséphine has long since abandoned her dream of becoming a knight. Survival is enough now. Or at least, it was. Until being with The Queen begins to feel like something far more dangerous than duty. As their curse spreads and an assassin remains hidden in the shadows, Henriette and Joséphine must decide what they are willing to sacrifice. Because the closer they grow, the more they risk losing everything, including each other.