2. Marie, I Want to Marry You

Kyros hates aristocratic society and its ties of obligation. But why? And what changed when he met Marie?

3. A Life I Saw in a Dream, and a Dream-like Life

Marie begins her new life as Kyros' fiancée and finds herself bewildered by the differences from her old life.

4. I've Found the Things I Like

Kyros wants to provide Marie with every comfort, but Mio cautions him. Then a package from the baron arrives.

5. The Prince and the Pitch-Black Warrior

Luiphon takes Marie to a sword fighting contest. The ferocity of it scares her. Then the dark warrior fights.

6. Am I Enough As I Am?

Liu Liu, Kyros' mother, discovers surprising things about Marie. Mio investigates the baron on Kyros' orders.

7. You're So Close, I Think You May Make Me Dizzy

Mio investigates a comment in a letter from Marie's brother. Marie and Kyros go to the capital for a date.

8. A Gift More Lovely Than Jewels

Kyros and Marie meet Luiphon at a jeweler's at his request. Thoughts of Anastasia haunt Marie's happiness.

9. In Pursuit of Anastasia's Spirit

Kyros demands the truth of Anastasia's accident, but he and Marie are not prepared for the answers they find.

10. Please Call Off the Betrothal

Worried, Kyros arranges to meet with Norman. But as Marie hears him describe his apprentice, her fears grow.

11. The Empty Princess Lives

Marie's attacker talks about the past. Why did little Marie's life change so much? Why was she left in rags?

12. It's Time to Settle This

Marie is determined to settle things. But even with everyone's help, how will she confront her parents?