Summary
Adrian DeMonte, the reluctant sole heir to the sprawling Velkra estate, finds his world upended by an imperial decree: he must marry. Desperate to escape this political entanglement, he devises a cunning plan – propose to the one woman certain to refuse him. Enter Marchioness Frey Vuxia, the legendary ‘Wolf of the Battlefield,’ whose ruthless reputation is as formidable as her icy demeanor. Adrian expects a swift rejection, a convenient escape. But to his utter shock, the formidable Marchioness accepts! Now, bound by an unexpected contract, Adrian must navigate not only the desolate corridors of his new life but also the enigmatic woman he’s unwittingly bound himself to. Can he truly melt the heart of the woman known only for her ruthlessness, or will he be consumed by her frozen resolve? Unravel their captivating story and begin their journey in Chapter 1!