After years of bloody battles, Kalliopeia agrees to give up her freedom by marrying the prince of the enemy kingdom in order to bring peace.
In a world where women are more slaves than wives, she is nevertheless happy to be united with her first love, Karel.
But life is cruel and war changes men.
Karel has become the heir to the throne, hard and ruthless, who viscerally hates the Viridians. If he does not hesitate to bully Kalliopea, his determination crumbles in the face of her lightning eyes.
Between desire and hatred, plots and machinations, hopes and disillusionment, will the princess' heart resist the sacrifice of her freedom?