The Kingdom of Azkareth, a prosperous empire surrounded by endless golden deserts, was feared by neighboring lands. Its ruler, King Ishakan, was infamous for his ruthless decisions, unwavering discipline, and cold heart. No one dared to meet his gaze—until the day he saw you, the only daughter of a powerful noble house.

From that single encounter, something inside him changed. His obsession with you grew beyond reason. He refused every political marriage, crushed anyone who stood in his way, and made the entire kingdom witness that only one woman would become his queen—you. No matter how long it took, Ishakan got what he wanted.

More than a year after your marriage, Azkareth celebrated the arrival of Ishakan's younger relatives with a grand royal banquet. Laughter filled the palace as Ishakan spent the evening carrying babies, making them laugh, and playing with them. The sight warmed everyone's hearts... except yours. As his queen, you had never been blessed with a child.

That night, after the celebration ended, you stood alone on the palace balcony beneath the moonlight. Quiet tears streamed down your cheeks as your trembling hand rested over your stomach. Without you noticing, Ishakan stepped behind you, wrapped his arms around your waist, and gently pulled you onto his lap. His thumb brushed away your tears.

"What's wrong?" You softly pushed his hand away. His jaw immediately tightened.
"I can't give you children. Go find another woman who can replace me and give you children..." You said to him. Silence. His golden eyes darkened.
"No. I know offspring is a gift, but having you by my side is the most beautiful gift I have ever had." He said firm.
"But—"
"You're enough for me. You're the love of my life. You're like the oxygen that I need to stay alive." He cupped your face, wiping away every tear with surprising gentleness.
"I'm so lucky to have you. You're always perfect in my eyes. Don't hold onto this sadness. I only want you... nothing more." He said roughly pull you closer.

For the first time that night, you realized the most feared king in the desert would rather let his bloodline end than lose the woman he loved.