Rejected by her family, Princess Peony is sent to marry Grand Duke Ernst Eques, known as the cruelest man in the empire—which is exactly what she wants. Peony’s possessed by Gabriella Nasirette, Ernst’s beloved wife who was murdered by his enemies. Cursed to keep her identity a secret, she sets out to protect Ernst and make him fall for her again... Only he still loves Gabriella! Can Peony make this marriage a lifelong love? Or will her dreams be dashed by the coldness of the duke?