Summary
Lady Seraphina has endured four political marriages, each one a calculated move in a world of power and intrigue. Now, she faces her fifth, a union with the formidable Duke of Valerius—a man whose icy gaze and palpable disdain make it clear he despises her. Trapped in a marriage of convenience with an unwilling, hostile partner, Seraphina must navigate treacherous court politics and the chilling animosity of her new husband. Can she survive this latest, most challenging alliance, or will her heart finally shatter under the weight of his hatred? Unravel the mystery and tension in chapter 1!