When Princess Kaya became the Emperor's consort, it was a sacrifice for peace, not for love, but fate plays cruel games when she's faced with the emperor's eldest son, Prince Ryujin, scarred, cold and ruthless, nothing like the man she once knew. Torn apart by lies and betrayal, now they must navigate a dangerous dance of power, memories and forbidden emotion in a palace full of watchful eyes and dangerous secrets. Survival is just the beginning but the Eldest Prince's gaze may be her downfall.