The young duke is sadly reminded of the vile power bestowed upon him—the ability to harm anything he touches—as the exquisite, weak flower petals wither away into dead ashes. He is sent out to live in near seclusion after being scorned by his family. Fortunately, he is not completely alone, as the manor's servants, including his obedient butler Rob and flirtatious maid Alice, keep him company and make his life more bearable. As the duke's love for Alice become stronger, so does his unhappiness with the limitations imposed by his unfortunate ability. As a result, he determines to break the curse that was set upon him all those years ago, not only for his own sake, but also for Alice's, because he knows how difficult it is to resist the touch of a loved one.