In a kingdom ruled by the iron-fisted King Ryder, a young orphaned woman named Aria
in a bold act of defiance, confronts the king's men as they brutalize an elderly man for failing to pay his taxes. Her fearless intervention sparks a chain reaction of events that ultimately leads her to the palace, where she is brought before the king himself.

Refusing to be intimidated, Aria stands tall and unwavering, challenging the king's authority and sparking a mixture of irritation and intrigue within him. The king, taken aback by her audacity, decides to release her, but he cannot shake off the feeling that he has encountered someone remarkable.No one has ever dared to question his authority, and Aria's courage has piqued his interest.

Intrigued by her courage and conviction, the king becomes obsessed with teaching Aria a lesson, determined to assert his dominance and show her the true meaning of power. He orders his subordinates to bring her to the palace, intending to break her spirit and tame her rebellious nature.

Aria would later discover that she challenged the wrong king as he proves not to be an ordinary man but something bigger from the darkness.

Aria, despite her initial hatred for the king, begins to see beyond his arrogant facade and is captivated by his charismatic presence and authoritative nature. As they engage in a battle of wits, Aria finds herself torn between her desire for justice and her growing attraction to the king.

Will King Ryder, known for his playboy ways, return Aria's feelings, or will his need for control and power tear them apart? Can Aria reconcile her desire for justice with her growing love for the king, or will their differences prove insurmountable?

Chapter 1 - The dark night