They were childhood friends in name only. Siena, the emperor's granddaughter who frequented the imperial palace as if it were her own home, and Claude, the third son of a ducal family who was her sole playmate. Their relationship was forged entirely through the political calculations and vested interests of the adults. Moreover, when the two older brothers of the ducal family died during a treasonous plot orchestrated by Siena's mother, they became sworn enemies of their respective houses. "You look like you're about to fall. Make yourself comfortable." Yet, after eight years, he spoke to her once again. What on earth is this man plotting?