Nine human girls are brought before three vampiric princes to compete in a grueling trial. Their price? The crown itself. However, one reluctant candidate stands out; Simone, a fiery young woman determined to self-sabotage her chances of winning no matter the cost. But nothing is strong enough to shield her heart. The twisting and pulling tear at her guard so much it hurts. One brief moment of vulnerability is enough to lead her down a dark, winding path she was never ready for or wanted. Love, supernatural princes, and a crown turn out to be just the tip of the iceberg. How cruel fate could be to make someone queen when they never wanted it? And when the iceberg cracks what happens next?