Dopo la morte della Principessa di Fortna, il Principe Azure deve trovare una giovane che prenda il suo posto. Durante le sue ricerche si imbatte in Nina, un'orfana i cui occhi hanno lo stesso rarissimo colore di quelli della principessa scomparsa.

Mentre la corte si prepara alla Festa delle Stelle, Nina continua a interpretare il suo ruolo. A sua insaputa, però, qualcuno trama nell'ombra per smascherarla

Qualcuno ha intenzione di uccidere Azure. Il principe non sembra preoccupato, perciò Nina decide di prendere l'iniziativa

As Nina and Azure's feelings for one another deepen, Nina becomes desperate to find a way to protect him from whoever is targeting him. She's given the opportunity in a one on one meeting with the king.

Nina arrives in Galgada and quickly discovers that the situation is not what she expected. When she learns that her marriage to the First Prince of Galgada isn't certain, she steels her resolve and sets out to carve a place for herself.

In Sett's absence, the castle's guard captain begins blatantly abusing his power. Nina quickly concocts a plan to put him in his place. However, Sett immediately confronts her about it once he returns.

Sett comes to Nina's rescue, and the two are stuck together for the rest of the night as they await help. Sett's brothers come to greet them as they arrive in the capital, and Nina's strong personality very quickly makes an impression.

The princes of Galgada begin vying for Nina's hand in bids for the throne. After hearing rumors from the other princes, Nina asks Sett about the Temple of Blood and learns about the childhood that made him the man he is.

A group of messengers arrive from Fortna, and Az appears to be among them. Nina wrestles with her feelings for Az and her growing affection for Sett.

Nina meets the King of Galgada and is surprised to learn she is a woman. Later, Nina abandons her plans to remain calm and collected when the tournament takes a dangerous turn.

Sett is confined to his wing of the castle for violating tournament rules. Realizing conquering Fortna may be more difficult than expected, the king reschedules Nina's wedding for one month from now.

Sett remains unconscious after the attempt on his life, and Nina is accused of attempting to kill him.