House Helsington has believed for centuries that their eldest child is cursed to die young. To avoid this tragic fate, they have a tradition of producing an illegitimate child to take on the burden. Isabella is one of these children and dreams of escaping her miserable life. When Grand Duke Noverdic offers her marriage to his son, Cleor, she jumps at the chance to flee. However, upon arriving in the north, she is greeted with love and warmth from her new family and fiancé, making her suspicious of their intentions. As Isabella navigates the path of a newfound love and the looming threat of her impending death, join her on this journey.