A curse marks Prince Leonid's face, a grotesque dark markings etched onto his skin. Feared and ridiculed by his people, he awaits his bride - a woman strong enough to withstand his touch and, perhaps, break the very curse that isolates him. Enter Maria, a princess with a captivating smile and eyes that hold the glint of hidden knowledge. As attraction blossoms between them, a web of secrets unravels within the opulent castle walls. Whispers of forbidden magic and brewing rebellion threaten the Empire's stability. A choice looms before them - succumb to the encroaching darkness or rewrite their destinies together. But will their love be enough to weather the storm of schemes that threaten to tear them apart?