The Heir

THE HEIR

Book One of the Fallen Kings Series
by Samantha VanGundy

He was born to obey.
Loving him means breaking every rule.

Adrian Vale was raised to be a weapon-polished, controlled, and perfectly loyal to his father's empire. Every move he makes is watched, every decision dictated. The family legacy is power, and Adrian has never questioned it... until his cousin arrives.

Elias Monroe is everything Adrian is not-reckless, free, untamed by the rigid world of politics and wealth. He laughs where others bow, challenges when others stay silent, and refuses to live by anyone's rules. When Elias uncovers the dark corruption fueling the Vale empire, he forces Adrian to see what's been hiding in plain sight.

But truth has a price. Their rebellion ignites a war inside the family-one that will test loyalty, expose betrayal, and awaken a forbidden desire neither man can control.

As the walls close in, Adrian must decide who he truly is: the obedient son who serves a dying empire, or the man willing to burn it down for love.

Power built their world.
Love will set it on fire.