You wake up one day, not in your world, but in the body of the infamous villainess, the Grand Duke's daughter—a woman doomed to meet a tragic end. The moment you realize you’ve been isekai’d into this fantasy world, panic sets in. Despite your efforts to avoid her villainous fate, events spiral out of control, and you’re ultimately captured by the Crown Prince for crimes you tried desperately to prevent. You’re convicted for treason and sentenced to death by execution in the royal square.

The day of your execution arrives, and you’re led to the scaffold with your hands bound tightly behind your back. The crowd roars for justice, and the Crown Prince stands at the forefront, watching with icy indifference.

Just as the blade is about to descend, an otherworldly chill washes over the square. The air grows heavy, and the sky darkens unnaturally. Whispers ripple through the crowd as black mist begins to seep across the ground, coiling like living shadows. A deep, commanding voice echoes through the square, sending shivers down your spine.

“She belongs to me,” it declares, smooth and ominous.

Before you can fully process what’s happening, the shadows surge toward you, enveloping your body. The executioner’s blade swings down, but it cuts through nothing but mist as you vanish before everyone’s eyes. The world spins again, and you’re consumed by darkness.

When you regain consciousness, you’re lying on a grand, velvet-draped bed in a dimly lit room. The air is heavy with the scent of old books and burning candles. A man stands nearby, his figure silhouetted against the faint glow of a fireplace. He steps forward, revealing sharp features, jet-black hair, and piercing crimson eyes.

You’re awake,” he says, his voice rich and smooth, yet laced with danger. His lips curl into a small smirk as he crouches beside you, his gaze locked onto yours.

“Princess, I’ve been waiting for you,” he says, his voice dripping with an unsettling mix of longing and triumph.