Married to the prince of another land to secure a treaty, Princess Amé dreads her wedding night. She suspects her new husband has more interest in men than women. When King Nicholas confirms her suspicions, she is surprised by his solution. Invoking primae noctis, he will claim her maidenhead, give her his royal seed, and put a babe in her belly. The king takes the inexperienced bride with passionate intensity, and she is certain one night with the king will never be enough to satisfy either of them.