Cassia Ruberno, the Countess of the Simone Empire, is forced into marriage with Zester Greze, a commoner war hero, by the emperor’s command. For ten long years, they endure a loveless and impoverished life together until Zester succumbs to what she believes is a fatal illness—only to discover he didn’t actually die.
At the moment of his supposed death, Cassia finds herself transported back to the day they first met, ten years in the past. Determined not to relive the same miserable existence, she declares a “strike,” refusing to repeat her past mistakes.
Once a hardened warrior who knew nothing but battle, Cassia resolves to carve out her own path this time, standing firm against hardship. Yet strangely, Zester in this new life keeps trying to win her affection—something she never expected.
Though she never hated him, Cassia remains wary. Will history repeat itself, or can she rewrite their fate?
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