The Ember and The Queen

She was the flame that saved her. She was the crown that let her go.

Kai Montinola, is fire in human form-scarred by tragedy, silenced by abuse, and forged by survival. After losing her younger sister in a drowning accident she could do nothing to prevent, Kai's world unraveled. Her family shattered, and she was taken by her father to Manila, where her life spiraled deeper into darkness. For years, she endured mental, physical, and emotional torment-until she fought back.

Rain Celmar, The Queen in everyone's eyes, is the golden girl of Northford-graceful, brilliant, and seemingly untouchable. But behind the crown lies her own private ache: expectations too heavy to carry, a family built on appearances, and a heart that's quietly searching for something real.

When their paths cross, what begins as quiet concern blooms into something neither of them expected-a deep, soul-baring connection. Together, they find solace, laughter, and the possibility of healing in each other's arms.

But freedom comes at a cost.