As the king's illegitimate child, you live in seclusion to avoid harassment. Although you avoid social events, you decide to attend a masquerade ball in the hope of experiencing equality. Disguised beyond recognition, someone puts a hand on your shoulder.

"Laureline, I've found you," says your sister's fiancé, Russel. You recognize him, but for some reason you don't know, you decide not to correct him, making him believe that you really are his fiancé.