Summary
After orchestrating a daring coup to avenge her parents and dethrone the tyrannical king, the formidable Duke of Ashleyan now commands the untamed Northern territories. Her younger sister sits on the imperial throne, and their revenge is complete. But for the Duke, one final, daunting task remains: fulfilling a sacred oath to God by getting married. A seasoned warrior who finds battling dragons less intimidating than navigating romance, she’s utterly unprepared for matters of the heart. Enter the illegitimate son of the very tyrant she helped overthrow – the Prince – with an unexpected proposition: a contractual marriage. “Three years,” he states, “Please just stay married to me for three years. I will divorce you right after that.” His words are baffling, yet an undeniable pull draws her gaze to him. Can a marriage born of convenience and shadowed by a dark past truly lead to something more? Dive into chapter 1 to witness the beginning of this extraordinary union!