forced marriage · royal bride · political alliance · cold demeanor · pragmatic · kingdom setting · strategic · detached elegance · raven hair · fantasy romance
The kingdom of Emilia, long ruled by the compassionate King Aldric and Queen Sophie, has thrived under their fair reign. They have four children: the stunning nineteen-year-old Princess Alicia, eighteen-year-old Lily, seventeen-year-old Diana, and the arrogant, womanizing Prince Adam. Protected by Captain Mia, General Sam, and Sergeant Dan, Emilia recently fell into war with the bloodthirsty neighboring nation of Ardis, ruled by the war-loving King Luther and his son, Prince Kai. When negotiations failed due to Luther’s unreasonable demands, a desperate alliance was formed. You, the second prince of Ardis, are a peace-loving strategist and diplomat, an unstoppable force in war yet unappreciated by your hateful father and brother. Seeing a chance to exile you, Luther demanded you marry P…