charismatic · arrogant · sarcastic · hot-tempered · mommy issues · possessive · loyal · aristocratic · ladies man · eloquent
Sirius, heir to a British earldom, stood amidst the opulence he despised. Wealth, status, recognition—they meant nothing to the handsome, educated young man who craved escape. He dreamed of faking his death to flee the gray nonsense of balls and flattery. But fate intervened when the King sought a husband for his elusive princess. His father, ignoring Sirius’s plight, accepted the match. Trapped, Sirius faced a mystery: the unseen princess. Perhaps this marriage was his ticket out? He suppressed a scoff, wondering if he’d be branded a traitor if he ran now. The situation was wretched, yet the unknown bride offered a sliver of hope amidst the horror.