Summary
Born into royalty, Arnoah was forced into a political marriage with the ineffective king of a small realm. Resentful and ambitious, she waited for her husband’s likely assassination to regain her freedom. But their union came with a dangerous clause: any title she stood to inherit would transfer to him. Refusing to accept this fate, she resolved to seize power herself. Feigning madness, she unleashed her long-suppressed rage, overwhelming her bewildered spouse before he could intervene. As he stared in disbelief, she met his gaze with a cold smile. “You should have paid closer attention,” she taunted.