
Emperor Aurelian, a woman disguised as a man, has a blood feud with Kaelen Shaw over her father's murder. Kaelen storms the capital, proclaims himself Regent King. A poison swap by Seraphina entangles them. Aurelian becomes pregnant, is framed by Seraphina, and her female identity is exposed. Hatred turns to affection after Kaelen shields her during an assassination attempt. They let go of the past. Kaelen fakes his death, retreats with Aurelian to raise their child in seclusion.