I Became the Head of the Family

When tragedy strikes, Archel, the eldest daughter of Count Leire, is thrust into the impossible role of family head. With her parents gone and predatory relatives circling, her only hope to protect her young brother and their crumbling legacy lies in a desperate, calculated gamble. Her solution? A cold proposal to Gael Von Zenat, the enigmatic ‘Guardian of the Eastern Sea’ – a man whispered to be the ruthless leader of a pirate dynasty. ‘I know you need Leire’s sea territory,’ she declares, ‘Marry me, and it’s yours. In return, be our shield.’ This isn’t a romance; it’s a strategic alliance, a marriage of convenience forged in desperation. Archel believes it’s a perfect exchange: his formidable protection for her family’s valuable maritime domain. But as the lines between contract and reality blur, Gael’s intense gaze and possessive actions begin to challenge her carefully constructed defenses. He claims to believe in her, to protect her, but when his words and actions hint at something far deeper than a mere agreement, Archel can only wonder: Is this dangerous pirate truly falling for her, or is it merely an illusion she can’t afford to believe? Dive into the first chapter to uncover the secrets of this perilous pact!