Lady Stella Rider is the daughter of Lord James Rider, honorary knight of the Kingdom of Ragnar. One fateful night, she lost her father and home during a raid by a large group of mercenaries. Stella and the captives of her families Knighton are on the verge of being sold into slavery. Until, Cursed Grand Magus, Margrave Axel, of the Runegard fiefdom and his army arrive, freeing Stella and her people. With her home in shambles, Margrave Axel stays with Stella in her families estate to oversee rebuilding of the Knighton. Margrave Axel and Stella slowly began growing closer with Margrave Axel constantly teasing Stella playfully, in spite of his reputation as the Cursed Grand Magus. As Stella's attraction for Margrave Axel grew, so did the mystery of his curse and the jealousy of Lord Wilfred who wanted Stella for himself. Margrave Axel defended Stella against Lord Wilfreds advances for marriage causing her to rethink his feelings towards her. While battling with her own feelings for Margrave Axel, Stella began uncovering dealings of an underground organization known as Dead End and the strong loyalty Margrave Axel had for the King and just how deep his desire for her ran.