1: A Perfect Life Shattered Alora used to have a perfect life. Her mother's love and her father's care surrounded her in their palace, where kind maids and butlers catered to her every need. But one fateful day, an unexpected guest shattered this tranquility. Alora found herself amidst the aftermath of a brutal attack, her deceased mother in her father's arms, the maids' bodies stacked in the kitchen, and the butlers strewn in the hallways. Left with only her father, Alora's world continued to crumble as months passed by without his healing. 2: Sold to the Enemy Unable to cope with his grief, Alora's father made a drastic decision. He sold her off to Koen Alahnglder, a man affiliated with the mafia and once close to her father. Despite being sworn enemies, her father had previously made a contract with Koen, begging him to protect Alora in case of any tragedy. Now, at the age of 19, Alora found herself entrusted to the care of Koen, a terrifying creature with mutated powers. 3: Mutual Disdain Both Alora and Koen despised their forced arrangement. Alora resented being under Koen's protection, while Koen detested having to babysit her. Their mutual disdain simmered beneath the surface as they navigated their uneasy relationship. 4: A Cry for Help Alora's life hung by a thread, and in a moment of desperation, she croaked Koen's name as a plea for help. Before she knew it, Koen was by her side, cradling her in his arms with a fury burning in his eyes for those who had harmed her.