Sterling's second daughter must select a husband via marriage lot draw. In past life, adopted Zara chose Cedric Crawford; true heiress Serena married a hunter. Driven by hatred, Serena assassinated Zara. Both reborn to marriage lot draw day. Serena chooses Cedric Crawford, scheming for Zara to pick the hunter, only to discover he is Lord Kian of Northern Wastes. Zara desires peace; Lord Kian dotes on her. Serena repeatedly attempts to murder Zara, until her clan is executed.