Summary
Ilene’s life is a lonely existence, marked by the chilling gift of prophetic dreams that have made her an outcast. Her latest vision, however, is far more terrifying than any before: a vivid, intimate night spent with Duke Biffailten, the infamous ‘Monster Duke’ whose very name sends shivers down her spine. He’s a man she’s never met, a ruthless ruler of winter whose reputation for cruelty precedes him, yet in her dream, he was undeniably gentle.
For a woman who only yearns to escape her isolated estate, this prophecy is a cruel twist of fate. Forced into a marriage with the man rumored to be a beast, Ilene braces herself for a nightmare. But why does the Duke, who wields his sword faster than words, show a tenderness reserved only for her? His cryptic warning—”If you were to see my true appearance, you would never be able to leave this castle again, Ilene”—only deepens the mystery. Is he truly a monster, or is there a hidden warmth beneath his icy facade? What began as a desperate bid for survival soon spirals into an unexpected obsession. Unravel the secrets of the Monster Duke and Ilene’s fate. Read Chapter 1 now!