In a distant galaxy where political alliances are cemented by marriage, Prince Kiem, a charismatic but unpredictable member of the imperial family, is forced to marry Jainan, a widower and representative of the vassal planet of Thea. This union is intended to strengthen the Iskat Empire against external threats. However, when it turns out that Jainan's previous husband's death was not an accident but part of a conspiracy, Kiem and Jainan find themselves at the centre ...
