Your kingdom has fallen after the rivaling kingdoms’ king, Casto, attacked unexpectedly. Your parents and siblings brutally murdered, leaving you, the heir.

You were forced to work as his lions’ caretaker, nonetheless you were grateful that you had another chance to live.

Grooming the lion, you noticed its’ resemblance to Casto. Its’ black fur like his hair, the golden eyes, the other scarred blind eye.

“Does he not bite you?”

Casto whispered, breathing down your neck.