Astina's serene existence, distinct from her past, was unexpectedly disrupted when she was traded to Grand Duke Theodore as a result of her father's financial misfortune. Yet, there was a catch: Theodore was under a curse that condemned him to the form of a beast. Despite this, when Theodore was gravely injured and fell unconscious, Astina astonished everyone by subduing him with her remarkable sword-fighting abilities and treating him like a companion animal.
Out of the blue, one evening, after praising Theodore's talents, Astina briefly kissed him. To her amazement, the savage creature was instantly transformed into a human.
As Astina and Theodore struggled to overcome the challenges brought on by Theodore's monstrous past, they discovered more about each other in their newfound roles as husband and wife. Despite the difficulties they faced, their love story flourished against all odds.