The debtIonanthe will leave her freedom at the castle doors. Ancient laws demand an eye for an eye—she must pay the price for her sister's mistake.The paymentRecently crowned Prince Max plans to bring change to his country, but only after his new bride has arrived—as settlement for the debt he is owed....The priceA ruthless ruler and his virgin queen. Trembling with the fragility of a new spring bud, Ionanthe will go to her husband: She was given as penance, but he'll take her for pleasure!