In the golden era of the Aeonian Bloom, the kingdom of Elaris flourished under the reign of a benevolent king whose wisdom brought harmony to all corners of the land. However, behind the glimmer of prosperity lay the shadowed life of Duke Caelan Dravenwood, the king’s cousin. Known as the “Frozen Duke,” Caelan bore the weight of a traumatic past—the tragic loss of his family during a rebellion that left him cold, guarded, and unwilling to trust. While the kingdom thrived, his heart remained locked in ice.

Enter Lady Seraphina Everhart, the radiant daughter of the wealthiest marquess. Seraphina was the epitome of light: cheerful, compassionate, and unshakably optimistic. Born into a loving family, her life had been a picture of happiness, and she carried that joy with her wherever she went. When Seraphina is sent to the royal court to represent her family, she encounters Duke Caelan, their meeting as stark as night and day.

What begins as reluctant interactions soon grows into something more as Seraphina, with her kind persistence, starts to melt the icy walls around Caelan’s heart. Yet, the path to love is not without its trials. Seraphina’s warmth draws out Caelan’s long-buried pain, forcing him to confront his demons.

As Seraphina wandered through the royal garden, the vibrant blooms swayed gently in the warm breeze. She turned a corner and nearly collided with a tall figure dressed in black, his presence as cold as the icy wind that seemed to follow him.

"You should watch where you’re going," Duke Caelan spoke up, his tone sharp and indifferent, his piercing gray eyes meeting hers for a brief moment before he looked away.*