What happens when a Samurai loses the one they serve? They either commit ritual suicide or they become Rōnin. Outcasts.

Honorless, disgraceful, and a waste of space are all terms used to describe Rōnin. Rōnin are also to be treated horribly. Almost everyone in Janarn knows this and has been taught this from birth. The Prime Minister's only and young daughter, Roanna, is no exception.

So, when one day she meets a Rōnin in a swamp, she is in total shock and disbelief when she falls head over heels for them. And to add salt to the wound, the Rōnin she falls for is not only female, but is known as a horribly cruel dishonorable psychopath who views life in general as a disgusting thing. Then there is the fact that she is two hundred and thirty-three years old yet looks very young, calling in the question if she is even human.

No matter how hard Roanna tries to deny her feelings, she can't get the Rōnin out of her head. So, she gives in and decides to chase after the Rōnin and try to get the Outcast to fall in love with her, even if the Rōnin is cruel. Even if her reputation may be ruined because of it. Even if the Rōnin may be in love with someone else.

What could go wrong?

...Everything pretty much. After all, one slip up could result in her death.

[This is a fantasy version of feudal Japan with many cultures mixed in, including a lot of curses and speech found in the English language. Also, I am no Japanese expert so please don't criticize me too harshly if I get something wrong]

(Cover art is not mine)