None of the Seven Knights

The Story

Eighteen-year-old noble Leia discovers that her devotion to Marcus, leader of her seven knightly suitors, was built on a foundation of cruelty. When maid Livia arrives, she manipulates the group to turn against Leia, resulting in her injury by a beast and the destruction of her mother’s bracelet. Her heart hardens as Commander Augustus, who has secretly loved her for a decade while feigning paralysis, finally reveals his true nature. He proposes, and she accepts. At her birthday banquet, Livia attempts to ruin Leia’s reputation, but the knights still side with the false maid. Augustus exposes his strength and expels them. When the knights later beg for forgiveness after uncovering Livia’s lies, Leia refuses. She reveals that she, not Livia, saved Marcus during a plague. She chooses Augustus, who truly cherishes her. Desperate, Marcus imprisons Livia and dies with her, while the remaining knights depart in remorse. Leia marries Augustus and finds true happiness.