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In a kingdom where indulgence and power intertwine, King Alistair is known for his insatiable appetite for pleasure, never bound by the idea of devotion to just one woman. His court is filled with queens and courtesans, each vying for his attention, yet none truly capturing his heart.
One fateful day, his most trusted maid, Evelyn, stumbles upon him entwined with another queen in the depths of his chambers. Witnessing what was never meant for her eyes, Evelyn is accused of overstepping her place, an offense deemed worthy of punishment. In a desperate attempt to save herself, she is forced to give up her only daughter, Seraphina, as payment for her crime.
Raised in the shadows of servitude, Seraphina is thrust into the palace, her fate now tethered to the whims of the king. But what starts as mere repayment soon turns into something unexpected. Unlike the queens draped in jewels and deception, Seraphina moves with quiet grace, her presence unassuming yet powerful. She does not seek the king's favor-she only wishes to endure.
Yet, as Alistair watches her navigate the palace with resilience and dignity, something within him shifts. Amid his endless pursuits, he finds himself drawn to her, not for possession, but for something far more dangerous: love. The king who never desired devotion now faces a conflict unlike any other. Will he defy his nature for the sake of his heart, or will the world of power and consequence tear them apart before they can truly begin?
A tale of fate, redemption, and forbidden love, this story unfolds in the corridors of desire and duty.