Nadia Lancaster is the youngest daughter of a humble baron, and a proposal from the infamous Duke Staton was the last thing she was expecting. Afraid to refuse such a powerful man in the empire, she is forced to accept despite the chilling rumors that swirl around him. Before she knows it, it's their wedding night and her mind is filled with nothing but anxiety. Will Nadia be able to look past the rumors and give her new husband a chance, or does she found out that he really is a bloodthirsty beast and live out the rest of her marriage life in constant fear?