The Duke's Secret Mistress

The Story

Comatose Lord Everfrost leaves a power vacuum that Oliver exploits to pressure Eshe. To ensure her survival, she secretly negotiates with ruler Freeman, a fragile alliance that blossoms into deep affection despite his calculated schemes. When the lord finally wakes and dies, Eshe flees to a border town, burdened by guilt and a pregnancy. Freeman stands guard for a year until a violent border riot brings them together, forcing them to confront the bond they have built.