
Linden family framed Lockwood family for treason. Prince Alistair Shaw, Seraphina's childhood sweetheart. Linden family forced Seraphina to marry Marquis Damian Gordon, who tormented her. Alistair Shaw became emperor; Seraphina returned. Seraphina faced humiliation from Isabelle and Damian, Alistair protected her. Seraphina and Alistair agreed to a political marriage. Seraphina dismantled the Linden family, vindicated the Lockwoods, and secured peace.