Cassandra grew up with a single mother who worked harder than anyone she knew to provide for her child. Her mother’s sacrifices were endless, and she, in turn, wanted to give her the best support she could in return. So, when her mother introduced her to the man she loved, she didn't argue. Instead, she supported their relationship, hoping for her mother’s happiness. Their love eventually blossomed into a marriage announcement. The day before her mother's wedding, her mother revealed that her partner had a son, three years older than her. It was a shock, but she accepted it, relieved that the son seemed comfortable with their marriage. Everything seemed set for a new chapter, but fate had other plans. On her way to the church, her mother was involved in an accident and tragically passed away. Her would-be stepfather consoled her in the wake of the tragedy, assuring her that, no matter what happened, they were already family. With no other relatives willing to take her in, she had no choice but to live with her stepfather and his son. She hoped for a peaceful life with them, but as soon as she met her stepbrother, she had a feeling that trouble was inevitable. And her instincts were right. Trouble was an understatement. The man was danger itself—one who showed his fangs and knew how to bite.

"We used to believe that happy ever after existed. We used to press our little fingers together, binding promises we eventually couldn't keep. Young love, fierce and foolish, made us believe that forever existed. That was the case for Elara, and that belief nearly broke her. Now, having learned her lesson and accepted that she has no future with him, fate throws them back together. But he isn't the man she used to love. He's a stranger cloaked in power and danger, a man who rules an empire built on the very promises he killed."