In her previous reign, Empress Ophelia is murdered through a calculated conspiracy between her three self-absorbed fiancés and her deceitful stepsister. Opening her eyes five years in the past, she finds herself seated at the grand betrothal banquet where she originally pledged her heart. As the three arrogant suitors smirk, confident in their selection, Ophelia shatters their ambitions by proposing to Lord Cassian, the dreaded Beast Lord.
Cassian accepts the match, providing unyielding military defense and intoxicating passion that catches Ophelia off guard. Together, they unravel the treasonous plots of her former lovers, stripping the conspirators of titles and land. As the beast realm unites behind their iron rule, Ophelia discovers that true devotion lies with the monster who stands at her side.
