The Warden's Hostile Bride

The man who ruined Ivy Mercer’s name slides his ring onto her finger in front of the entire tribunal—while her brother waits in a prison cell for execution. To save Noah, she must marry Carson Rook, the city’s ruthless enforcement chief, for sixty days. Carson promises her brother’s freedom if Ivy repairs the failing magical shield under his command. But the marriage contract has a hidden clause: every kiss unlocks part of the city’s defenses, binds their lives together, and gives Carson access to the secrets Ivy has spent years hiding. When Ivy uses a deleted disaster recording to expose him, it reveals a truth more dangerous than betrayal—she is the city’s lawful heir, and her family may be responsible for its coming collapse. Now the shield is breaking, their enemies are closing in, and the man sworn to judge her is the only one who can keep her alive. Will Ivy reclaim the city that erased her—or trust Carson before their contract turns them both into traitors?