Summary
Bound by a contract marriage intended solely to sever her ties with the powerful emperor, a noblewoman finds herself in an unforeseen predicament. Her temporary husband, Dale, was merely a means to an end, yet his genuine kindness and gentle spirit have unexpectedly captured her heart. As the agreed-upon end of their union draws near, the prospect of leaving him fills her with a profound sorrow. Duty, however, demands her return to a life of rigid expectations, forcing her to confront a future without the man she loves. Will she be able to walk away from the only happiness she’s known, or is there more to their contract than meets the eye? Read Chapter 1 to discover their intertwined destiny.