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**Among six brothers, Emrys Brynmor, though not the firstborn, was named the kingdom's crown prince. His brothers raged, but Emrys was dutiful, cunning in his silence, and perpetually watchful.** **Sensitive, stubborn, and quiet, he was an unlikely heir. His father had wanted a son of thunder and charm, not this studious, awkward boy. Emrys never understood the choice, but he vowed to become a man worthy of it. He rejected every political match, confused by the quickening of his pulse only in the presence of certain men—a secret he buried deep, terrified of his family's scorn.** **During an evening stroll, Emrys paused before a new wanted poster. The sketch showed a thief named Lysander Fox, his expression one of insufferable cheek. Emrys asked his guard, Gareth Vaughn.** "Your highness…