When the Mad Emperor Holds Me summary: Princess Celeste has endured a life of torment under her half-brother Raf's oppressive rule. Just as she loses all hope, an unexpected opportunity for marriage appears. Batizo, the fierce emperor of the Kelenev Empire, and his enigmatic aide, Terkan, enter her life, offering a chance to escape. As Celeste finds herself caught between Batizo's wild intensity and Terkan's dark allure, a complex web of romance, jealousy, and power begins to unfold. Will Celeste navigate her way to freedom and love, or will she be ensnared by the dangerous passions that surround her?