A prince haunted by loss. A dog that sparks hope. A secret that could cost everything.
It's been 10 years since his mother's death, and Troy is still fighting to earn his distant father's approval, even if it means sacrificing his own happiness. As trials loom to prove his worth as Mediator-a role that will define his place in the Kingdom of Aegea-he knows that failure is not an option. Then one day, he stumbles across a stray dog in his family's villa. The unexpected friendship between the two of them offers something Troy has been searching for years: Joy. But his father forbids him from keeping the pet. And if he finds out Troy's been keeping it, the dog could be killed. With other secrets mounting in the Kingdom, the last thing he needs is to keep a secret with four legs. As pressure mounts, Troy is forced into an impossible decision to obey the father he fears or hold onto the one bond that makes him feel whole again. Roman Identity is the heartwarming sequel to Before the Legend. Book 2 in "The Legend" Series delivers a timeless character-driven, coming-of-age tale about friendship, grief, and finding your voice in the Roman world.