A princess's duty is to be beautiful, quiet, not loud, to be seen and not to be heard, which was how Dahlia lived most of her life. Bound by the expectations of her title, she spent years trying to prove to her father that she was more than just a princess and capable of being more than an ornament in his court but each time she never got the chance. Instead, she was forced into a marriage of convenience with the bravest knight in all the kingdom, Reagan Hawthorne.

Dahlia thought she would use this marriage to escape the brutal crutches of her father and glide out of her cage but Reagan’s cold disdain was an unexpected prison of its own. While he waged wars on distant lands, she stayed behind, holding his household together and protecting the people he seemed to ignore. But Dahlia carried a dangerous secret. By day, she was the perfect wife. By night, she became the "Black Knight," a masked vigilante fighting for justice in the shadows.

Reagan returned, ready to focus on his personal mission: avenging his father’s death. To him, Dahlia was just another pawn in his plans—a spoiled princess he needed to tolerate. But as cracks began to form in her perfect façade, Reagan couldn’t shake the feeling that there was more to his wife than met the eye.

Now, with enemies circling closer and their secrets threatening to collide, Dahlia and Reagan must confront the lies they’ve told themselves and each other. But when masks fall and truths are revealed, will their fragile bond withstand the storm—or will it shatter beyond repair?

One wound. One secret. One night that changes everything.

Thankfully we were able to get everyone out without so any problems. Killian and Bjorn rode off to go and hide them in somewhere in the city. Dahlia and Nikolai were going to be riding with me. We had horses waiting that would take us back to the manor but the minute we had stepped out of the ship we had already been surrounded by well-wishers who were glad to see their lady back to their country.


Some shouted her name while some shed tears as they stared at her in wonder. My gaze turned to look at her, I wasn't sure how she must feel about the whole thing. I probably should have looked for some secret way to see if she could get back to the manor unnoticed. Seeing this must be too much for her, but Dahlia stared ahead a smile on her face.


Chapter 212 - Mission Accomplished