Ever since the discovery that she was not the emperor's real daughter, Daphne has lived a lonely life as a maid at the imperial palace. Amidst the daily bullying and mockery she suffers from others, her sole solace is Asherad, the Crown Prince. He is the only one who treats her with warmth, and she can't help but fall for his kindness. However, Asherad's kindness is merely a cloak for his cruelty and possessiveness. When Daphne discovers his true nature, she resolves to leave his side… But will she be able to outrun Asherad's obsession with her?