The Cost of Becoming

He remembers a life no one else does, a life of power, secrets, and mistakes. Now he wakes as the Duke’s first son, trapped by politics, expectations, and enemies hiding in shadows. Every choice could mean death. Every word measured. Weakness is punished without mercy. Power is inherited. Knowledge is forbidden. Life is decided by cunning, cruelty, and strength. He must survive. He must watch. He must learn. The dukedom is only the beginning. If he survives, he just might reshape the world.