Summary
Eloise is compelled to become a substitute bride for her sister, wedding the formidable Duke Tristan, a warrior whose fearsome reputation precedes him. Sent by the Emperor on a covert mission to seduce and betray him, her ruse is swiftly uncovered. Rather than exact revenge, the Duke delivers a chilling command: she must fulfill all the obligations of his wife. Bowing to his will for survival, Eloise is drawn into a treacherous game of power and dangerous desire. Will she navigate the deadly intrigue, or be devoured by the passion intended to ruin her?