Summary
Ella, a humble maid in the royal palace of Drois, yearned for nothing more than a quiet, ordinary existence. But her simple life shatters when she uncovers an ancient music box in a forgotten storeroom. With its discovery, her nights become a labyrinth of vivid, perilous dreams, where a mysterious, monstrous figure whispers promises of possession. “Who are you, exactly?” she demands, only to be met with the chilling reply: “A monster that will devour you.” To her horror, this enigmatic man is none other than Emperor Carlisle, the notorious tyrant of the realm. Terrified by his escalating obsession – “Ella, I shall beautifully decorate a cage just for you” – she resolves to escape his clutches and reclaim her freedom. Yet, a singular, inescapable destiny awaits her, one she is utterly unaware of. Dive into the first chapter to uncover the secrets of her dreamland captivity.