Aelia, a young commoner of mysterious origins, is abducted by a powerful nobleman.
To regain her freedom, she must pose as a mistress to the heir of Sovereign Montobello
and help bring about his downfall.

She sets out, determined to complete the task;
however, things go awry when the prince turns out to be nothing like she expected.
The more she pursues her goal to harm him, the more he proves to be the one person worth protecting.
The more she attempts to break from her bonds, the more the shadow of her captor encroaches.
And the more she tries to deny her heart, the more she longs for a genuine connection.

Will she be able to find the courage to stand up to her tormentor
and save the rebellious prince instead of condemning him?