All That I Am
by Ronnie Carroll

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Catapulted from her protected life, young Celeste is thrust into a world of treachery and deceit when she is crowned Empress of a country on the brink of revolution. Ensnared by her council's corruption, Celeste is accused of treason and sentenced to execution.

Only one man can help her, but he carries silent rage from his years of bondage and has sworn vengeance against Celeste and her countrymen. Through the upheval of war and the collapse of an empire, the two are forced to rely on each other for their survival. But, is their growing trust and love for one another enough to endure betrayal and mend the devastation of their lives and hearts?

When honor clashes with blood lust, only strength of spirit can prevail.

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NEWS FLASH! Diandia City:  Hundreds perish as spot riots erupt throughout the city state of Diandia leaving the city burning out of control. In massive numbers, Tritan slaves are escaping their captors and fleeing the country after 18 years in bondage. This largest revolt on record is purported to have been orchestrated by a slave known only by his number of 515. He is armed and is considered highly dangerous and was last seen leaving the palace prison with the Empress Celeste held captive.

In an incredible turn of events, verified by Judge Magistrate Cerdo, ranking member of Diandia's high council, Empress Celeste - after only four days on the Diandi throne, has been convicted of treason and sentenced to execution. It is unclear whether or not her conviction is related to her attempts to end the on-going war between Diandia and Tritania. Judge Cerdo denies leaks from the palace of political corruption and that he manipulated and intimidated council members into accusing Celeste of any wrong-doing.

Rumors also persist that Slave 515 is the deposed King of Tritania and is staging his campaign to reclaim it. It is unknown at this time if he intends to use the one-time Empress as a tool of negotiation or for his personal pleasures, but independent reports state that the two of them have developed a deep love interest with one another in spite of Slave 515's vows of vengeance for his years of bondage. Soldiers have been dispatched to the remote monastery where the one-time Empress spent her first 21 years of life and is expected to return to seek medical treatment for Slave 515, critically wounded during his assault on the palace prison.

Borders between Diandia and Tritania are closed. Speculation escalates regarding whether or not Empress Celeste and Slave 515 have the perseverance to survive their irreconcilable differences and endure these tragic events of the ruin of Diandia, betrayal by those most trusted, and what must surely be considered the devastation of their hearts and lives.