Serena, the duke’s only daughter, is ordered by the emperor to marry Johannes—the man she has loved from afar for years.
But Serena soon discovers that Johannes already harbors feelings for someone else, and she resolves to let him go.
“Serena, I will remain faithful to this marriage His Majesty has bestowed upon us.”
Yet Johannes continues to move straight toward her, never wavering.
As she watches him shower her with gentle affection, Serena eventually finds herself longing for his love in return.
“Did you put that on just so you could beg me to hold you?”
Blushing furiously, Serena gives the smallest of nods.
Johannes swallows a sigh, thick with desire.
