After years of ruling with an iron fist, Joseph seeks solace in a quiet retirement, living as a humble fishmonger alongside a son who has no inkling of his father’s royal past. But the peace is shattered when he rescues a mysterious woman—the Empress of a neighboring nation. Drawn back into a world of court intrigue and ancient rivalries, the retired monarch must decide if he can truly lay down his crown to protect the woman who has reignited his heart.