After inheriting the title of Countess Leire following her parents’ tragic demise, Archel must defend her younger brother from greedy nobles. She strikes a deal with the notorious pirate lord Gael Von Zenat, offering him control of her family’s sea territory in exchange for a marriage of convenience and his protection. Though she expects a purely transactional arrangement, Gael’s growing attachment complicates their agreement. His refusal to consider divorce and his unexpected tenderness confuse Archel, who insists his feelings are merely an illusion. Yet as their dynamic shifts, she begins to question whether their alliance might become something more.
