Kaoru is a geisha in a war torn city. She is taken by a red-headed samurai and is forced to become his slave. Does this pretty geisha have what it takes to stand up to the demon she loves? Will Kenshin be able to keep his distance? AU KK

After a great war, Kaoru is a slave. Now rescued by a kind Dragon Rider, Sir Kenshin, she quickly learns all she needs to move up in the ranks. But the longer she stays, the more she loves her new friends. And Kenshin, most of all. How can she love a man who she should hate? And when she is offered a chance to escape the life of a slave, will she take it and betray him?