Betrayed by the prince she trusted, Aurelia dies at the altar—only to be saved by Vaelor, the last Black Serpent King, who sacrifices his Core for her. Reborn seven days after becoming his captive bride, she remembers the truth: the “monster” she feared was the only man who ever loved her. This time, Aurelia will protect Vaelor, expose the royal family’s lies, reclaim her stolen memories, and choose the serpent bond that can make them inseparable—or destroy them both.
