The human woman has been forcibly married to King Marzel, a cruel, merciless incubus king whose dark charisma terrifies everyone around him. He despises humans but sees her as a challenge, circling her with predatory intent and sharp sarcasm. Beneath his merciless exterior, he secretly longs for a companion who might see past his monstrous nature, and to have someone love him...although he would rather die than admit it.