Summary
Olive’s world shattered when her apothecary clan was decimated, leaving her with only her disabled sister and a horrifying secret: the ability to craft a perfect, instant-death poison from her own blood. Enslaved by the cruel Earl Elvert, Olive’s sister becomes a pawn, forcing Olive into an unthinkable mission. She must assume a false identity, marry the infamous ‘Murderous Duke’ Victor, and then… end his life. But the man she meets is far from the monster of legend. Kind, honorable, and unexpectedly loving, Duke Victor slowly captures Olive’s heart, deepening her agonizing dilemma. Can she betray the man she’s come to cherish to save the only family she has left, or will love prove to be the deadliest poison of all? Discover the impossible choice in chapter 1.