She thought the altar would be her sanctuary. The devil made it his throne. Katherine Sinclair’s escape was almost complete—a loveless marriage to a man who promised safety, a fragile shield against the shadows hunting her. But as vows trembled on her lips, he stormed into the chapel: Leon Blackwood, the merciless enigma who once owned her soul, now here to reclaim what he’d never truly lost. Torn between a husband bound by duty and a tyrant branded into her bones, Katherine becomes the pawn in a game where desire is a blade and loyalty is a lie. But when a single night of stolen passion leaves her carrying a child forged in betrayal, survival demands a price. Now, hunted by enemies seen and unseen, Katherine must confront the truth: Leon’s obsession isn’t just about possession. It’s about a secret buried deeper than their scars—one that could destroy kingdoms, ignite wars, and unravel her very existence. In a world where love is a poison and trust is a weapon, will Katherine’s heart lead her to salvation… or become the noose that strangles her last hope? Some curses wear a lover’s face. Hers might destroy them all.