The Key: Book 1 (True Reign Series)

Seventeen-year-old Rema lives in a brutal kingdom where travel between regions is forbidden people are starving and looking at someone the wrong way can mean death. Nineteen-year-old Darmik is the kings son and Commander of the Kings Army. He spends his days roaming the island doing his fathers bidding and trying to maintain control over the people.When a chance encounter throws Rema and Darmik together they share an instantaneous connection but any sort of relationship between them is strictly forbidden. Darmiks brother the Crown Prince notices Darmiks interest in Rema and in a calculated political move blackmails her. Faced with an impossible choice Rema is forced to sacrifice her heart in order to save her family.As Rema is taken to the palace with the Crown Prince Darmik confronts the growing rumor that a legitimate blood heir to the throne exists and is trying to overthrow Darmiks family. In Darmiks quest to hunt down and kill the threat he discovers that nothing is as it seems. Locked in the kings castle Rema finds herself a key player in a massive power struggle. When Darmik shows up shes not sure if she can trust him. The line between friends enemies and loyalty becomes blurred. As truths are unlocked Rema understands that she just might be the key to finding the rightful heir and restoring peace to the kingdom . . . if she can manage to stay alive long enough.