Summary
After securing victory in a long war, Asha Pervaz expects a financial reward—but instead, the emperor orders her to choose a husband from the nobility. To her surprise, she selects Duke Carlisle Haven, the emperor’s eldest son and former crown prince, expecting rejection and compensation. Instead, he agrees to marry her and even offers to help rebuild Pervaz.
As hidden motives and royal conspiracies begin to surface, Asha must question what the duke truly wants—and whether she can achieve her goals without becoming entangled in palace intrigue.