To Snap a Silver StemTo Snap a Silver Stem

A woman driven by anger toward a man who emotionally broke her enters a politically charged alliance with him to secure ships needed to stop deadly creatures spreading across the continent. While publicly maintaining composure under intense scrutiny, she hides painful secrets and struggles with guilt over past mistakes. As tensions, revelations, and personal conflicts grow, she must confront both the man and her own past, risking her life in the process. The story is a dark Rapunzel-inspired fantasy focused on political stakes, emotional trauma, and redemption.