Chang-gyeon, the bastard third son, clawed his way to the throne in a whirlwind of chaos and blood. Now, with his reign spiraling out of control and the kingdom teetering on the edge, his only comfort lies in one personâhis childhood friend, Sam-myeong. But what started as fondness has twisted into something darker. Chang-gyeonâs obsession knows no bounds, and heâs willing to do anythingâschemes, manipulation, even breaking Sam-myeongâs willâto keep him close.