Riley Appleton loves to hate me. It's my fault the hate is there in the first place. She needed somewhere to direct her anger, and I volunteered to be the target. Being adored is boring. I wanted something different. Each jab that falls from her pretty mouth is a challenge, and the more we fight, the hotter we burn. But soon, this game of ours goes too far. She needs to be reminded who really rules this relationship. Our feud is a joke--but in the end, I'll be the only one laughing. This is a standalone in the Fallen Royals series. It is recommended to read the Wicked trilogy prior, but not necessary.