Melia, a introverted pre-med student who is struggling to cope with her mother's death and the fact that her father quickly remarried. Feeling replaced and neglected, Melia struggles to connect with her distant father who put's his wife and stepchildren first. Damion, the football star, who's hiding his own scars- he is struggling to cope with his parents' bitter divorce and his father's newfound absence. When Melia is blackmailed into tutoring Damon, they form an unlikely bond over their shared pain. As they work together, they find solace in each other's company and begin to confront their dark pasts. Despite their differences, they develop a forbidden attraction that leads to a dark and passionate romance that threatens to consume them both. Melia finds herself drawn to his dangerous edge, even as she fears the consequences of loving him. Meanwhile, Damion must confront his demons and prove to Melia that he's more than just a bad boy reputation. Will they find a way to heal each other's wounds, or will their love become another casualty of their troubled lives?

When Gyeoul Yoon's life ends at the hands of her alcoholic father, she's honestly relieved; her life was just that miserable. But, to her dismay, she somehow wakes up as Mabel, the princess of the Ermâneau Empire and beloved daughter of Emperor Estevan. As if that wasn't enough, an oracle proclaimed that Mabel is destined to save the world from doom, causing her father to make her the ruler of the empire on her first birthday. In order to fight this unwanted fate, Mabel vows to get herself dethroned, though her schemes only earn her a reputation as a genius emperor and a growing group of allies. Slowly, she learns to accept the love of her family and friends, and vows to follow her destiny. Can Mabel really protect the world she now cherishes? WARNING: This story contains depictions of abuse, the trauma of children, and substance abuse that may be upsetting to some readers. Anyone dealing with substance abuse should seek professional medical attention. Reader discretion is advised. All Rights Reserved Written by Lee Huin.