A young woman, Ariel, is on the run from her brother and lord, Arik. Threatened by an assassin arranged by Arik, she is rescued by a mysterious knight named Verita, and together they flee. To escape Aric’s ever-threatening shadow, Ariel learns to fend for herself with Verita’s help. Along the way, Ariel learns to lean on Verita even when she feels vulnerable, and to be honest with herself about her feelings…

In a kingdom scarred by a historical rebellion, Penny, an assassin masquerading as a servant, aims to break free from Queen Nyla’s grasp by executing a perilous mission: the theft of the king’s ring from Princess Cher, known as the wicked Princess of Death. Yet her intentions take a turn as she slowly becomes captivated by the princess. As their destinies become entwined, Penny grapples with a dilemma, torn between her pursuit of freedom and the unexpected connections she forges with Cher.