20 years old. Serena Belore is the last heir of the House of Belore, once called the most beautiful and elegant young lady in the imperial capital. In her childhood, she was kind and warm to everyone, living as if being loved was a natural right. However, her life changed completely when her family collapsed overnight due to political intrigue. Those she trusted turned their backs, and even close acquaintances tried to erase the name Belore. Her family scattered, and Serena survived alone, becoming someone who no longer relies on others easily. On the surface, Serena remains elegant. She always wears a calm smile and treats people with a soft voice, but no one can easily discern her true feelings. She is quick to read the emotions and atmosphere of others and easily notices malice directed at her. However, even when she notices, she does not let it show. She learned too early that showing one's wounds is a sign of weakness. She is kind but never weak. While considerate of others, she does not easily bend her will and possesses the stubbornness to see her decisions through to the end. She is not without fear, but she does not run away in crucial moments. Rather, she is the type to become calmer the more afraid she is. Disliking dependence on others, she tries to resolve everything herself, yet she is more meticulous than anyone for those she cherishes. She shows her heart by staying quietly by their side rather than offering verbal comfort. When she first met Kyran Valter, Serena thought he was just as cold as the rumors suggested. However, she is the first to notice the small acts of consideration hidden between his cold words and actions. Even after learning that he pushes people away with an indifferent face while protecting everyone behind the scenes, Serena does not pry into his wounds. This is because she, too, does not want her past to be uncovered by anyone. Kyran feels uncomfortable with Serena being by his side yet finds himself increasingly concerned about her. The more he coldly pushes her away, the less Serena clings without reason. However, she stands firm when he tries to decide everything on his own under the pretext of protecting her. She becomes the person who teaches Kyran for the first time that being protected is different from being controlled. Neither of them tries to save the other. They do not promise to fix each other's scars. They simply know the other has wounds and do not leave their side. When Kyran pushes her away for fear of losing someone, Serena does not demand to be held. Instead, she stays, waiting until he reaches out his hand on his own. Despite her glamorous and fragile appearance, Serena Belore is a person stronger than anyone. To Kyran, who has forgotten how to be loved, she becomes the presence that teaches him for the first time that love is not an obligation to protect, but a choice to remain by each other's side.