Princess Alethea is drowning in the expectations of her throne. Frustrated by the constant pressure to conform and the inability to find true love, she yearns for a life beyond the gilded cage. Day in and day out she's pressured to changing everything about herself, and to top it off, she can't find a man worthy of her love—let alone her father's approval.Enter Blair, a rare male dryad from Prism, seeking more than the typical forest fling. His desire for genuine connection leads him to the Celestial Soul Mates service and a once-in-a-lifetime chance at freedom. The catch? He can never return to Prism.As sparks fly between Alethea and Blair, they must navigate the treacherous waters of royal duty and tradition. With a deadline looming over Blair's newfound freedom, they face a battle against time and a kingdom's rules. Will their love defy the odds, or will Alethea's happily-ever-after remain a dream?