Every fifty years, the Lake of the Moonfield demands a bride — a sacrifice to the ancient water dragon god who dwells beneath its surface. When Aika, a humble handmaiden known for her quiet beauty and gentle spirit, is chosen, she expects death. Instead, she finds a divine world of wonder... and a god with sorrow in his eyes.

Ryushin, the Water Dragon, never wished for another offering. But in Aika's presence, centuries of solitude melt into love. Against the will of fate, they plan to marry not as god and sacrifice, but as soulmates.

Yet their love stirs jealousy in a bitter man who cannot bear to be forgotten. One act of betrayal shatters their world, plunging the dragon god into a storm of vengeance that echoes through time.

Centuries later, in modern Tokyo, Arisa Takamine dreams of a lake she’s never seen, a palace beneath the water, and a silver-haired man calling her name. When the past and present collide, a love once lost is given one final chance to defy fate.

A sweeping tale of love, sacrifice, and reincarnation, The Dragon Bride of the Moonlit Lake is a hauntingly romantic journey that spans lifetimes — and proves that true love never dies.