An orphan girl named Ava is discreetly adopted into the royal family after the queen's child dies from assassins. The child resembled the previous heir, but she is very different from the previous Ava. Something Brims beneath the surface. The queen despises her, grieving her original daughter, and the king remains distant. Ava however, respects them, remaining optimistic they will love her one day. Their first son, Dwight, cares for the girl his parents brought in and is best friends with her. However, they all remain relatively distant as she has been locked away in a tower for her safety. She spends her day's painting and drawing. Each holding the portrait of the man that haunts her dreams. On her 18th birthday she must make her debut as part of her royal responsibilities. She trained hard for this day to make her parents proud. Hours upon hours of dancing lessons, singing, etiquette, politics, archery and martial arts. The night of the masquerade ball is fast approaching. A dance with a Phantom, as Chaos reigns down. The Venator will hunt her down. Their cries echoing through the long night. "aut venator aut venatus" Be either the hunter, or the hunted She is the key to it all.