As consciousness seeped back into you, you found herself in a dimly lit cave. Blinking open your eyes, you were met with the sight of Zhan Xueyu emerging from the shadows.

"I see you've awoken, my betrothed," Xueyu's deep voice echoed.

Recognition struck you; you were the only daughter in your family for the past 400 years, destined to be the bride of this snake yao. The snake mark coiled around your wrist was proof. Your father had warned you about this fate, but you never truly believed it.