The Tyrant's Forced Pawn Bride

The Story

Lucian treats his new wife as a cold, calculated pawn, yet his actions betray a fierce, hidden devotion. When she falls into a freezing river, he dives in without hesitation. A crashing stone gargoyle nearly kills her, so he shields her body, accepting a brutal wound to his own back. He slaughters anyone who dares to harm her, pinning her down to demand an answer about her tears. She remains unaware that the boy who saved her life thirteen years ago is the same man who now holds her. His protective rage masks a deep, unspoken connection, turning their forced union into a battlefield of passion and pain. He acts as a terrifying guardian, eliminating threats while keeping her close, revealing a complex dynamic where violence and love intertwine in unexpected ways.