Young Violetta lives on the magical island of Peradon, whose four realms struggle to sustain a crumbling alliance. With her entire family killed in a mysterious storm, Violetta, as the only heir to the throne of the Flame Realm, is forced to forfeit her only chance at freedom when she is urged to pick a suitor the moment she comes of age. After her life is saved by the charming Emperor Ryore, the fifteen year old Violetta accepts his marriage proposal. Unable to produce an heir, their marriage soon starts falling to pieces, but soon Ryore's mysterious brother, prince Fadius offers them a solution. Violette is made to undergo an ancient fertility ritual. Ryore learns that the ritual is in fact nothing more than a scheme, draining him of his magic. He becomes vengeful and blames his young wife. Violetta has no choice but to confide in her confidant, Jermise.Upon being charged for his crimes, Ryore finds himself trapped with an army knocking at his gates. Violetta is now faced with a grave choice; stay and surrender her will forever, or strive for freedom by doing the unthinkable.