After inheriting her parents’ title, Archel must shield her brother from greedy rivals. She strikes a deal with pirate lord Gael, offering her family’s sea territory in exchange for protection. Their marriage is purely strategic—or so she thinks.
Gael refuses to divorce, confusing Archel. His actions blur the line between duty and desire.
“Stop it,” she insists, but he remains firm.
“Do you love me?” she asks.
His silence speaks volumes.
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