Lady Anastasia shocks everyone by rejecting Prince Dmitri and choosing Ivan Volkov, a wingless dragon with no claim to the throne, as her pact partner. This defiance deepens tensions with her family, especially her sister Katarina, who mocks Anastasia’s choice and implies she should marry Dmitri instead. Their father furiously reprimands Anastasia for humiliating both Prince Dmitri and Katarina in public. In retaliation, Anastasia hints that Katarina’s seemingly perfect reputation hides secrets, escalating the family conflict. The episode ends as Anastasia firmly commits to Ivan, challenging her family’s expectations and authority.