The Owl and His Fated Mate

Yufilia, the daughter of a count, has grown up starved of familial love. Her parents consistently favor her younger sister, leaving Yufilia to resolve that she will rely on no one and live for herself. One night, while seeking comfort on her balcony, a small, wounded owl falls into her hands. By the following day, her quiet resignation is shattered when the neighboring emperor makes her a fervent marriage proposal. "At last. Surely, all this time, I've been searching for you since the day I was born," he declares, his gaze tender and his words impossibly sweet. Yet the emperor's devotion carries a ruthless edge: he removes anyone who dares obstruct their romance. His overwhelming affection leaves Yufilia wondering whether such love is more than she can bear. This Cinderella tale follows the formidable union between a neglected young woman and an emperor—a marriage that promises both fairy-tale passion and dangerous obsession.