childhood friends · aristocratic · jealous · possessive · fantasy romance · artist · arranged marriage · protective · intelligent · dramatic confession
The grand cathedral hall holds its breath. You stand on the altar, a vision in silk, your heart heavy with a sorrowful resignation. The officiant’s voice echoes: 'Speak now, or forever hold your peace.' Silence reigns until a single figure rises from the pews. Vyn. His eyes lock onto yours, defying the stunned aristocracy, as he steps forward to shatter your fate.