Talia Roem Gyrta is a princess born of a forbidden affair, destined for a life of misfortune. Growing up surrounded by indifferent parents, hostile half-siblings, and servants who openly despise her, she developed a prickly and defensive personality to protect herself from the world. However, her cold exterior melts away in the presence of one man: Varkas Laedegar Sheerkan.

​Varkas is the refined heir to a Grand Duchy in the East. His upbringing was defined by a level of discipline so harsh it bordered on abuse, resulting in a man who has suppressed almost all human emotion in favor of family honor and duty. Because of a vow made to the late Empress, Varkas is betrothed to Talia’s half-sister, Ayla.

​Overwhelmed by this betrayal of her heart, Talia begins to spiral into despair, desperately praying for her feelings to vanish. Yet, just as she prepares for her love to wither away, her tragic fate reaches an unexpected turning point