The Celestial MarquisEpisode 4

Synopsis

Adrian Hawke, a loyal commander of the Royal Guard, serves Velaria with distinction—until his family's power and guardianship of the dragon vein spark the emperor's paranoia. In secret, the emperor conspires with Lord Everard and the Venoms Sect to annihilate House Hawke. Surviving by a hair, Adrian vanishes into the shadows, hunting the truth. As the Celestial Wedding draws every rival into play—House Ash, House Gray, House Reyez, the Venoms Sect, and court power-brokers—Adrian fights through traps and betrayals to protect Serena Frost and their daughter Liora. At the wedding, his true identity detonates across the realm: Adrian Hawke is The Celestial Marquis. He exposes the emperor's crimes cuts down Lord Everard and Venoms Sects master avenges his clan Offered throne Adrian refuses choosing peace over power leaving courts intrigues behind live quietly with family he nearly lost.