Despite having aspirations of becoming a skilled mage within her realm, Valerie's efforts in honing her magical abilities proved futile. An ominous warning from her instructor about a tiger attack prompted her to abandon her dreams and settle for a mundane existence. Unfortunately, matters only worsened for her when she was forced into marriage with Duke Kylus Dwello, and found herself ensnared in a web of intrigue involving the Duke's mysterious lover, Serena, scheming staff members trying to orchestrate a union between them, a prying prince, and the Duke's inappropriate advances. Even though Valerie yearned for the peaceful life of her past, the obstacles obstructing her path seemed too daunting to overcome.
