Summary
Betrayed and heartbroken, Luce, a duke’s daughter, watches as her stepsister steals her fiancé. Her future shattered, she’s thrust into an unwanted arranged marriage with Arnolfo, the infamous ‘Marquis of Death,’ a man whispered about in fear. Desperate for one last taste of freedom, Luce attends a masquerade ball, where a passionate one-night encounter with a mysterious stranger leaves an indelible mark on her heart. She vows to keep that secret forever… until her wedding day. Standing before her, ready to become her husband, is none other than the very man from that unforgettable night! Terrified of being seen as a woman of loose morals, Luce decides to conceal her identity. But as Arnolfo’s sweet, insistent desires consume her nights, she finds herself falling deeper into a dangerous game of hidden truths and undeniable passion. Will their secret past unravel their future, or bind them together? Dive into chapter 1 and uncover the scandalous truth!