He married a man he had never met. The worst thing he could do was fall in love.

Prince Suriya never thought he would marry. When his beloved sister dies not long before her wedding, he agrees to take her place and marry an emperor. As the new consort, he has one duty: to produce an heir and secure the alliance his people so desperately need.

Suriya soon finds himself falling in love with Emperor Kenosi, who proves to be far more kind, patient, and handsome than Suriya dared to dream. But Suriya has a secret that could jeopardize his nation's safety--and shatter the marriage he's come to cherish.

Alone in a strange country, Suriya struggles with the demands of duty and the increasingly urgent needs of his heart. As pressure mounts to produce an heir, Suriya is forced at last to confront the consequences of his deception.