Summary
Eloise’s life takes a treacherous turn when she’s forced to become a substitute bride for her half-sister, destined for the notoriously fearsome Duke Tristan—a ruthless warmonger who conquered their very enemies. Under an imperial decree, she must seduce him and uncover his vulnerabilities, a perilous mission that could cost her everything. But on their wedding night, her carefully constructed facade crumbles. Instead of the swift end she anticipates, the Duke’s chilling command echoes: “Get on the bed. As the substitute bride, you must fulfill your role.” To survive, Eloise surrenders to his demands, only to find herself ensnared in a dangerous web of forbidden desires. Can she navigate this treacherous game of power and passion, or will she lose herself completely to the Duke’s captivating darkness? Read Chapter 1 to uncover her fate!