A cursed prince. A political sacrifice. And a dark prophecy that binds them together.

In the magical kingdom of Veridia, Prince Kaelen, destined to rule, is instead marked by a terrible curse—a living parasite that feeds on his pain and transforms him into a monster. His only hope lies in a fated bride foretold to either save or damn him.

Meanwhile, Elara, a simple village girl, is chosen as a political sacrifice to the prince. A pawn in a terrifying tale of destiny, she knows nothing of the magical game she has entered. Unbeknownst to them both, a ruthless advisor has corrupted the sacred ritual, planning to use the curse for his own treacherous ends.

As the prince's affliction and the advisor's ambition collide, their enemies to lovers journey begins. Elara must decide if she is a pawn to be used, or a queen who can wield her own strength to save a kingdom and the cursed prince she must now call her own.

Can a captive bride heal a world and a monster with a love strong enough to challenge a thousand years of lies?