Heir of Illusions (#1)

The heroine serves the king not of her own will: an enchanted collar makes her a obedient weapon and leaves no room for error. A chance arises when she learns of a blade capable of severing the magical bond. Thorn, a mysterious reaper whose touch is deadly to anyone, is also hunting for the same artifact. They must form an alliance and set out to find the stolen sword, even though they cannot trust each other. Ahead of them lie surveillance, brutal confrontations, a struggle for control, and a feeling that in this world is almost inseparable from threat.