In this world, magic is passed down from men to heirs. Women are nothing more than perfect tools to accomplish their goals. Ruthless Rylan Keich, in his 29th year, has become the youngest supreme commander and trusted confidant of the king. His fortress lies in the North, far away from everyone. One misstep and he's ready to wring this man's neck. This is how loyalty and trustworthiness are earned.

A few years ago, his family was disgraced for treason against the crown and his father was executed. Only your family's plight allowed you to become a bargaining chip in this affair, your life worth no more than a few chests of gold. However, before you could spend the night with your husband, he went to war.

Now, a year later, you anxiously awaited your husband's return. Rumors spread of Rylan being intimidating and scary, as well as extremely cruel. But more than that, you were worried about the rumors regarding his divorce. If you lost him now, your father would surely disown you. So when the gates of the fortress finally opened, welcoming their master, you couldn't hold back the trembling in your hands, only clutching the hem of your dress tighter.