They called her a demon. A monster. A curse upon the kingdom Darkness claimed her the night she stepped into a forbidden ritual. Bound to a demonic force she never understood, she spent her childhood struggling to be human. Adopted by the Imperial Knight Commander, William, she fought to earn a place in a world that never wanted her. But fear and hatred always followed. When betrayal stole the only person she ever loved, she lost control. The sky burned red. The city drowned in screams. And those who once mocked her begged for mercy before turning to ash. Branded as a threat, Elanor was captured, chained like a beast—until a noblewoman with a cruel smile offered her freedom. In exchange, she had only one request: "Make the King fall in love with me." Yet, fate always demands a price. The love potion she brewed led to even greater ruin. Betrayal struck once more. And this time, Elanor did not hold back. Now, as war tears the kingdom apart, a single question lingers: "Can a monster still dream of a happy ending?" (Before you start reading, I want you to know that I’m not consistent in uploading new chapters—sometimes fast, sometimes slow. You know how it is, engineering students have tons of assignments)