Summary
“Love is like a dog.” These chilling words from her sisters echoed in her mind as the sword of the man she adored pierced her spine. Once a formidable demon ruler of hell, she met a brutal end, only to awaken in a new nightmare: the frail, terminally ill wife of her treacherous ex-husband, now the Emperor. A cruel curse binds her: to reclaim her demonic power, she must once again embrace human love, only to plunge a dagger into the heart of the one she chooses.
Haunted by betrayal, she navigates a treacherous court, surrounded by men who could be her salvation or her next victim. There’s Emperor Enrique, her hateful ex-husband, who demands an heir of his blood despite their bitter past. Then, the devoted knight Derek, whose unwavering loyalty borders on obsession. The enigmatic Duke Ahillo, the last wizard, whose heart quickened at the sight of her true magic. And Meriem, the vibrant desert warrior, who offers his life to her without hesitation.
Whose heart will she choose to break to mend her own? Will she succumb to the very love that destroyed her, or will she find a new path to power and revenge? Read chapter 1 to uncover the scandal!