Summary
As the third princess of Ilisha, Alessia was a mere pawn, sacrificed for peace in a contract marriage to Eric, the formidable war hero from a rival nation. For three long years, their union remained a frigid formality, Alessia ostracized as a ‘spoil of war’ while her husband remained distant, consumed by affairs of state. Her life was one of isolation, devoid of warmth or intimacy… until a fateful night. An accidental encounter with a potent aphrodisiac ignited a burning fever within Alessia, stripping away her inhibitions. When Eric appeared, she found herself unable to resist, leading to an unexpected night of passion. Though Alessia tried to dismiss it as a momentary lapse, Eric’s demeanor underwent a startling transformation. The once-cold hero now treats her with an unsettling tenderness, his gaze filled with an undeniable desire. He wants her, constantly, passionately, leaving Alessia reeling from this sudden, intense affection. What truly changed Eric’s heart, and can Alessia navigate this bewildering shift from indifference to overwhelming desire? Read chapter 1 to find out!