Summary
Fristine, a noblewoman whose family name has faded into obscurity, finds herself tasked with an impossible duty: caring for an exiled princess, a mere political pawn held captive in the desolate countryside. Despite the princess’s precarious existence as a royal hostage, Fristine’s unwavering compassion not only provides solace but ultimately saves her from a dire, life-threatening peril. Years later, with a new monarch on the throne and the princess finally free, Fristine is summoned to the opulent palace, expecting recognition for her quiet heroism. But the king who awaits her is none other than Gerard, the man who once held her heart. This unexpected reunion ignites a destiny far grander and more perilous than she could ever imagine. Discover where Fristine’s journey truly begins in Chapter 1.