Summary
Lia yearned for a life beyond the gilded cage of her beauty, a fresh start away from the scrutinizing eyes that had always judged her by her looks. But her dreams of freedom shattered when she was kidnapped and thrust into the opulent, yet terrifying, harem of an unknown monarch. Desperate to survive, Lia strikes a perilous bargain with Karian, the kingdom’s enigmatic and dangerously handsome regent. He’s ruthless, powerful, and inexplicably captivated by her – a dangerous combination. Now, trapped in a web of court intrigue and deadly secrets, Lia must play the part of Karian’s concubine, all while secretly hunting for a hidden assassin within the palace walls. Can she uncover the truth and use it as her ticket to freedom, or will she become just another pawn in a game far deadlier than she ever imagined? Dive into the intrigue and discover Lia’s fate in Chapter 1!