Serena Blake, whose life is tied to the fractured Blood Bead, has only three days left to live. Descending from her mountain seclusion to find her destined partner, she unexpectedly saves Gavin Litch's younger sister, who becomes the couple's fervent matchmaker. As their bond deepens, Gavin finds himself drawn to Serena, especially when she fiercely defends him.
Upon registering their marriage, Serena discovers that only Gavin's spoken declaration of love can heal Blood Bead. But their union is threatened when Gavin's former love arrives to claim the title of Mrs. Litch.
