Marek, a wounded fae soldier, has been in love with Princess Adira, his childhood friend, for years. Intent on letting her become the queen she was always meant to be, he finds employment in the Court of Midnight, away from the woman who holds his heart... until she sends for him, begging for his help in relocating her kidnapped sisters.As Marek works alongside Adira to solve the mystery of the missing princesses, they uncover a dark fae enchantment that's taken hold of the entire castle. And as the truth unravels, so do Marek's bottled-up feelings for Adira. But the closer they get to finding the princesses, the darker their path becomes. Will Marek and Adira uncover the threat that has taken hold of the kingdom? Or will they become lost, just like the princesses?Crown of Twelve is a Twelve Dancing Princesses retelling with a twist, full of dark fae magic, deadly court schemes, and steamy romance. This novella is a prequel story to the Crowns of the Fae series.