Summary
After a night of unexpected revelry, Ilya awakens to a shocking sight: the formidable back of Emperor Cairat, a ruler infamous for his chilling cruelty. Panicked, she flees before he stirs, desperate to erase the memory of their forbidden encounter. But fate, it seems, has other plans. A devastating revelation shatters her world: she’s pregnant with the tyrant’s child.
The Emperor’s decree is clear and terrifying: any woman bearing his unsanctioned offspring, and the child itself, will be dealt with mercilessly. Ilya knows she must guard her secret with her life, fearing the brutal consequences if Cairat ever discovers the truth. Yet, as she navigates this perilous path, the Emperor’s behavior takes an unexpected, unsettling turn. What could possibly be stirring in the heart of the man who promised death? Dive into chapter 1 to uncover the secrets!