On the day of the late empress regent's funeral, Princess Nisina Snow has a shocking revelation: She isn't the main character of her fairy tale. "Skin as white as snow and ebony-black hair" also describes her ostracized older half-brother, Prince Aiden. While she is the empire's treasure and beloved by everyone around her, Aiden has always existed in her shadow, stewing in his desire for vengeance. Desperate to protect herself and her parents from Aiden's future wrath, Nisina must find a way to bring peace to the palace while befriending the tragic "huntsman" who is destined to destroy her.