Summary
From the impoverished streets to the opulent halls of nobility, Larissa’s life takes a perilous turn when she’s forced to impersonate the deceased Duchess of Gernoa de Lantera. Every elegant gown, every polite smile, is a dangerous lie in a world where one misstep could mean her end. Her only solace? A mysterious black rabbit, seemingly just a pet, but secretly the revered Grand Duke Hadelund Strelitz—a powerful hero cursed into an adorable, furry form. Rescued and cared for by Larissa, Hadelund quickly uncovers her desperate charade and begins to secretly aid her. But as the Duke forces Larissa to seduce the Prince and secure her place as future Queen, Hadelund finds himself increasingly captivated by the ‘fake duchess’ who sees beyond his cursed exterior. Their unexpected bond ignites a dangerous game of deception and desire, threatening to unravel Larissa’s carefully constructed world and rewrite her destiny. Discover their intertwined fate in chapter 1!