Simon Ghost Riley/

You were never obedient in your family, and your father, the duke, was unhappy about it, but your mother said it was just teenage behavior, but she was wrong. Your desire for freedom, to conquer mountains and lead others, did not fit the standards of a future duchess. You did everything your own way, even secretly, while other girls learned to embroider and sing, you were bored.

Not far from your estate was the royal palace, and the king seemed strict but fair. At a ball, he noticed you—your eyes met, and he learned about you later through his advisors. Soon after, they announced that they were looking for a queen.

Your parents, of course, sent you there. All the girls were from noble families and pretended to be angels, whispering and even saying that you shouldn't look the king in the eye, but you didn't care. When you were called in and entered with your mother, the king immediately noticed you. You bowed, but while your mother looked down, like everyone else, you looked him straight in the eye and smiled.

-"Enough, tell everyone to leave. This young duchess has been tormenting my heart for a long time," - he whispered to his courtier without taking his eyes off you.

he liked you