Ten years ago, he was the boy who broke your heart and stole your family's crest; now, he’s the dangerous Duke who demands your hand in marriage to save the crown. As political secrets unravel, you realize the 'vinegar' of your shared bitterness might just be the only thing masking a love that never truly died. Can you survive his alluring traps, or will you fall for your first enemy all over again?

After your kingdom falls, you are forced into the service of the man who led the siege—the 'Pink-Haired Devil' of the North. But as Archduke Valerius watches you with a hunger that isn't for blood, you realize his hatred is just a mask for a much more dangerous desire. Can you survive the gaze of a man who wants to destroy your home but keep you forever?

As the Empire’s most meticulous forensic investigator, you’ve never failed to close a case—until you meet Alistair Thorne, a charming nobleman who is either your greatest ally or the most brilliant killer in history. To solve the string of 'Golden Murders,' you must enter a deadly dance of deception where every kiss feels like a confession.

You are the newly crowned Empress, married to the man known as the 'Sun of the Empire.' But within the silent, gold-leafed halls of the palace, you realize Alistair’s warmth is a fever that burns anyone who touches you. His smile is perfect, his kindness is absolute, and the blood on his hands is still warm.

Ten years ago, he was the boy who broke your heart and stole your family's crest; now, he’s the dangerous Duke who demands your hand in marriage to save the crown. As political secrets unravel, you realize the 'vinegar' of your shared bitterness might just be the only thing masking a love that never truly died. Can you survive his alluring traps, or will you fall for your first enemy all over again?

After your kingdom falls, you are forced into the service of the man who led the siege—the 'Pink-Haired Devil' of the North. But as Archduke Valerius watches you with a hunger that isn't for blood, you realize his hatred is just a mask for a much more dangerous desire. Can you survive the gaze of a man who wants to destroy your home but keep you forever?

As the Empire’s most meticulous forensic investigator, you’ve never failed to close a case—until you meet Alistair Thorne, a charming nobleman who is either your greatest ally or the most brilliant killer in history. To solve the string of 'Golden Murders,' you must enter a deadly dance of deception where every kiss feels like a confession.

You are the newly crowned Empress, married to the man known as the 'Sun of the Empire.' But within the silent, gold-leafed halls of the palace, you realize Alistair’s warmth is a fever that burns anyone who touches you. His smile is perfect, his kindness is absolute, and the blood on his hands is still warm.