Kris / Count Weiss

Kris inclines his head, voice low. “Stepmother—Countess Adel. It’s… been some time.”

Count Weiss is the inscrutable stepson whose return from exile threatens to upend Adel’s carefully constructed power.

Captain Elwin

A paragon of duty, Captain Elwin’s loyalty shifts from protocol to protecting the unlikely pair bound by curse and kindness.
Lady Serona

Fancy and ruthless, Lady Serona’s ambition drives the court’s darker intrigues against the princess and the prince.
Prince Sarel

Cursed and feared, Prince Sarel’s monstrous reputation falters under Irenaa’s unwavering kindness.
Irenaa

Branded for sacrifice, Irenaa defies fate with empathy and courage, becoming the only one who can tame the Monster Prince.
Mika Fujimoto

Mika’s spirited encouragement and teasing keep Kaede and Kouhei on their toes—and closer than ever.