Summary
A girl awakens inside a murder mystery novel as a forgotten extra—destitute and defenseless in a perilous world. The protagonist is a lethal vigilante who eradicates criminals with forbidden arts. By chance, she rescues this terrifying man, and he instantly adopts her. Unaware she knows his gruesome secret, the wealthy duke spoils her with lavish affection, dotes on her endlessly, and commissions art in her honor. His son is equally devoted. Now sixteen, with marriage approaching, their reluctance makes her question: does this obsessive family expect her to remain forever? Can she ever escape?