Summary
Forced into a political marriage to safeguard her homeland, Lady Louise finds herself wed to Arsenio, the first prince of a powerful neighboring kingdom. But her hopes for a stable future are quickly crushed by her husband’s blatant infidelity and the cruel whispers of the court, especially from a mother-in-law who blames her for the lack of an heir. Heartbroken and utterly alone, Louise flees a humiliating royal ball, seeking solace in the secluded Rose Palace. There, she encounters a mysterious young man who, with startling intensity, confesses his profound love for her at their very first meeting. This enigmatic stranger, however, holds a secret far grander than his affections: he is none other than the kingdom’s long-lost second prince, a figure shrouded in myth and whispers. Will this unexpected encounter be Louise’s salvation, or plunge her into an even deeper web of royal intrigue and forbidden desires? Discover the truth in Chapter 1!