You swore to protect her. But you can't deny him. In an age where duty binds and desire defies... As the noble daughter of a powerful minister, Lady Park Areum is fated to wed the Crown Prince, Lee Joon-suk, sealing a union of strength and tradition. But in the royal palace, where every step is governed by decorum, and every heart is meant to obey, Crown Prince Joon-suk finds himself drawn to someone unexpected-the formidable General Han Ji-soo, a woman of humble origins and fierce resolve. In a world that forbids their union, desire kindles between the Crown Prince and his fiancée's protector. Bound to honor, torn by passion, and watched by every eye in the court, they risk their lives and legacy in the shadows of their love. But as enemies close in and secrets threaten to unravel the throne, each must make a choice: Loyalty to their kingdom or surrender to a love that could bring it all to ruin...