Synopsis
“I have decided to take my brother’s place. The one who died was not Ian—but Edith.”
Princess Edith, who lost everything due to the Crown Prince’s rebellion.
Determined to stand in for her brother, the former Crown Prince, she is confronted by Terdian, the eldest son of the Alliance’s supreme leader.
“If there is a better way, would you be willing to follow my lead?”
“Terdian of Kalion formally proposes marriage to Her Highness Princess Edith of Ruhaim.”
Having seen through Edith’s true identity at a glance, Terdian proposes a contract marriage under the pretense of an alliance.
“To obtain what you want, you must be willing to do anything. Whether it be a nation, power… or you.”
“In the end, you will come to me. I never believed in fate—but if it exists, it must be something like this.”
Meanwhile, Aleksandr, the Grand Duke of an enemy nation, falls for Edith without even knowing her true identity, revealing an intense desire to possess her.
Where will Edith’s journey to reclaim her empire ultimately lead?
“I’m certain Your Highness will come to desire a private audience with me.”
The breath that escaped Terdian’s lips brushed against her ear, sending a ticklish sensation through it.
Without realizing it, Edith inhaled sharply.
Every nerve in her body sharpened, set ablaze with tension.
“Isn’t that so, Princess Edith?”
—
Edith froze, unable even to breathe.
When cold fingers touched the back of her neck, a shiver ran down her spine.
“Shh… Stay still, and you won’t get hurt.”
Edith slowly nodded.
Aleksandr collapsed over her body.
