Under the Oak Tree

Maximilian is the only daughter of the Duke of Croyso, a nobleman known for his cruelty. She has a severe stutter that isolates her from the world and is tormented by her father. Forced into a political marriage with the low-ranking knight Riftan Calypse, she expects to be abandoned after their wedding night. But Riftan is not the monster she feared. As Maximilian struggles to overcome her trauma and prove her worth, she discovers a hidden talent for magic. Together, they must face monsters, political intrigue, and the lingering threat of the latter's dark past.