Summary
For centuries, Asteria has lived a solitary existence, guarding the sacred Grave of the Gods. Her peaceful, isolated world shatters when a man, on the brink of death, collapses before her. He is Duke Erhardt, the empire’s youngest and most formidable governor, burdened by a mysterious curse. Using her ancient magic, Asteria saves him, but their fates become inextricably linked: her powers can only endure as long as they remain together.
At the Duke’s desperate plea, Asteria steps into the dazzling, dangerous world of the nobility, assuming the role of his ‘fake duchess.’ As she navigates court intrigue and a life she never imagined, can Asteria unravel the Duke’s curse, protect her own secrets, and perhaps even find true love amidst their precarious arrangement? Dive into chapter 1 to uncover their fate!