The Demon's Prey

The Story

Lily, a physician from a fallen noble house, becomes a substitute bride to Dominic, the terrifying Duke of the North. On their wedding night, he administers a deadly potion that will kill her if she falls in love within thirty days. Despite this lethal wager, Dominic maintains strict physical control over her. Inside the ancient castle, the couple engages in a tense dynamic defined by mutual wariness and constant testing. Their interactions reveal a fierce struggle between intense desire and rigid emotional restraint. Lily navigates these dangerous confines while Dominic asserts his dominance, creating a volatile atmosphere where every moment carries the weight of potential death.