The Plains

If I failed, there would be no redemption. There would be no second attempt.The Plains is a once-a-decade competition between five nations, fought with magic shaped through precise mathematical weavings. Each land sends its strongest mages.I trained my whole life for this. I intended to win.I was wrong.The moment the prince placed his scarf around my neck, everything changed.What should have been honor became a leash. And once the court saw what I could do, I was no longer just a competitor—I was a possession.I’m only given two choices: accept my kingdom’s prince’s vile proposition… or bind myself to a barbarian prince.And neither leads to victory.Content Notes:This book contains themes of coercion, power imbalance, non-consensual physical contact, threats against family members, and political manipulation. It also includes magical combat, injury, and depictions of social inequality.Tone Note: This story is not explicit. There are no graphic sexual scenes, and language remains clean. The focus is on character, tension, and political stakes.