Becoming the Villain's Family (Pre-serialization)
“If there is a next life, I will save you.” Aria is the last remaining siren, a monster who bewitches humans with song. Shackled, she is forced to sing to nobles until she coughs blood. By the time the demonized Grand Duke Lloyd Valentine frees her, it’s too late. She has already breathed her last… or so she thinks. When she awakens in the past, Aria dedicates her life to protecting the duke, but she wonders if that’s really all her life is worth. Will she ever be free? Or is this siren destined to sing the same song forever? (Source: Tapas)
[Original Novel](https://page.kakao.com/content/55391838) Sirens: a name derived from an ancient creature, used to describe those who could charm, lure, control, and heal others by singing. Subjected to live the life of a siren, Aria had experienced, seen, and heard many horrific things. Broken beyond repair, Aria resigned herself to death, when suddenly… The Grand Duke, Lloyd Cardence Valentine, arrived and whispered, “Should I kill everyone here?” “If you need me, just call me. Your song will always reach me, wherever you are.” In the end, Aria called the devil, bringing death to all those present, along with herself. “Let’s fall down to hell together.” And with that, Aria breathed her last and died… only to return to her 10-year-old self. Now that she had a second chance at her life, Aria was determined to change her fate, as well as the cruel fate of her saviour, Grand Duke Valentine. And so… Aria proposed to him with a marriage contract. She sold her soul to the devil and vowed to protect him. [Marry me.] Aria extended her hand and gave him the contract. [Let’s get divorced in 10 years…] The young duke took the contract from her hand. “So, where should I stamp the seal?” * * * “You said you’d divorce me within 10 years.” The grown-up villain leaned in, hovering his head before he kissed her tenderly over her crown. “Now that we’re adults, we should sign another contract.”
