Pureblood lord Alexander bound his soul to Elena in a blood pact, fiercely protective of his wife. Victoria used dark magic to sedate Alexander, stole the Darkmoon Ring, and falsely claimed to carry his child. She stormed the manor, imprisoning and abusing Elena. The manor staff, deceived by the ring, became her accomplices.
Alexander discovered the truth through a fragment of Elena's brooch. He pretended to comply, set a trap, and exposed Victoria's power grab at a banquet—purging the traitors. He and Elena renewed their blood pact as equals, forever free of lies and betrayal.
