Ari and the shadow knight

“Ari and the Shadow Knight Ari has spent her whole life stealing food to survive in the slums. Then the Royal Guard takes her to the palace and reveals the truth. She is the last living heir to the throne. Now the palace has become the most dangerous place she has ever known. Every meal could be poisoned. Every smile could hide a lie. Every day brings a new attempt on her life. The only person she can rely on is Cassian, the kingdom's feared Shadow Knight. He is cold, disciplined, and bound by an oath to protect the royal bloodline. He was raised to fight, not to care, but the more time he spends with Ari, the harder it becomes to ignore what is growing between them. To claim the throne, Ari must survive murder, betrayal, and the people who will do anything to keep power. Because in this palace, the deadliest enemies are not hiding in the shadows. They are sitting on the throne”