Summary
Sharan, a pagan slave in the Valdek Empire, experiences recurring dreams of a tormented man. This man is Emperor Julian, whose severe insomnia is a curse inflicted by dark magic. Seeing an opportunity, Sharan hopes to cure his sleepless nights in return for her freedom. However, the emperor has no intention of releasing the one person who can grant him peace. Whether viewed as a mere tool or a potential beloved, Julian is determined to keep Sharan by his side. He is the sleepless ruler, and she is the pagan shaman who holds the key to his rest.