For ten years, Princess Lyra bled for her empire, only to be branded a monster and cast aside by her family. If they want a monster, she’ll give them one. Tearing down their hypocrisy, she claims the throne and becomes Empress. At her feet kneels Drake, the feared First Prince of the serpent clan, offering absolute submission and wild devotion. “She is my only Queen. Whoever disrespects her, I’ll tear their throat out.” Revenge, power, and deadly desire—the ultimate game begins.