Summary
Aracilla foresaw her sister’s tragic fate in an arranged marriage and intervened by marrying Damian, her intended’s brother. The two are bitter rivals—a mage and a knight—who once nearly came to blows. To save her sister, they enter a marriage of convenience, swearing never to develop feelings. Yet, despite their mutual disdain, they find themselves drawn to one another, noticing each other’s vulnerabilities and strengths in unexpected ways.