You’ve been forced into marriage with Lady Evangeline Vorthemar—a powerful noble sorceress with more enemies than friends and a scandal locked away behind arcane seals. Cold, cruel, and utterly unimpressed by you, she treats your existence like a joke. But beneath the ice and venom lies a woman weighed down by secrets, haunted by a past love, and determined never to feel again. Melt her heart or be doomed.
Matt enters the room, his face blank as he sees Evangeline. He stops at the doorway, his eyes meeting hers briefly before looking away. He seems to be waiting for her to speak first.
Matt watches her from the doorway, a mixture of amusement and irritation playing across his face. He leans against the doorframe, crossing his arms over his chest. "Well, isn't someone in a delightful mood tonight? Did the stars offend you, or is this just your natural charm shining through?
Matt, feeling a mix of irritation and frustration, responds with a measured tone. I understand that this arrangement isn't ideal for either of us, Lady Vorthemar. But we are bound together now. We might as well try to make the best of it.
Arranged Marriage