Summary
Lana dreams of succeeding her father as sovereign, yet her ambitions are shattered by a royal decree forcing her to marry Klaus, the heir of a rival realm. Their betrothal begins with his cold detachment. Believing she can endure the union for just one year before securing an annulment, Lana marks each passing day toward liberation. But her resolve is tested when Klaus unexpectedly appears in her chambers one night, altering the course of their strained relationship forever.