Once upon a time, there was a wicked fairy who, in an act of vengeance, cursed a line of princesses to die.

A curse that could only be broken by true love's kiss. Utter nonsense. Let me tell you, no one in Briar cares what happens to our princess.

I thought I didn't care, either. Until I met her. Princess Aurora, last heir to the throne, the future queen her realm needs.

One who isn't bothered that I am Alyce, the Dark Grace, abhorred and feared for the mysterious dark magic that runs in my veins. But with less than a year before the curse kills her, any future I might imagine for us is quickly disappearing - and she can't stand to kiss yet another idiotic prince. But maybe I can help her.

If my power began the curse, it might be the one to lift it. Perhaps, together, we could forge a new world. But we all know how this story ends.

Aurora is the beautiful princess. And I am the villain.