THE GIRL THEY CAME FOR: A Hidden Heir, Forbidden Love, Traitor She Never Saw Coming: 1

What if the life you've always known was built on a lie? What if the people who raised you were hiding the truth about who you really are? And what if discovering that truth makes you the most hunted woman in the galaxy? For nineteen years, Ondine Lavoie has lived a quiet life at a remote training outpost, believing she is nothing more than an ordinary young woman with an unusual talent for combat. Then everything changes. When armed forces descend on Louvier, Ondine is forced to flee the only home she has ever known. In the chaos, a military captain reveals a devastating secret: she is not who she thought she was. She is the lost heir to Sequane. The royal family was murdered. The throne was stolen. And now the man who seized the kingdom wants Ondine found before the truth about her survival can spread. With danger closing in, Ondine must place her life in the hands of Baptiste, the battle-hardened captain assigned to protect her. He knows his duty. She knows she doesn't trust easily. Neither expects the attraction growing between them. But as their flight becomes a desperate race for survival, Ondine begins to realize that the greatest danger may not be waiting for them beyond the next battlefield. Someone is giving their enemies information. Someone knows where they are. And someone close to Ondine may not be who they appear to be. Now she must uncover the truth about her past while learning whom she can trust with her future. Because reclaiming a stolen throne is one thing. Knowing who is willing to betray you to keep you from it is another. Step into a world of hidden royalty, forbidden love, dangerous secrets, relentless pursuit, and breathtaking twists-and discover why some destinies cannot remain hidden forever. Begin Ondine's journey today.