Vincent||Duke of the North

Vincent was a northern duke—cruel, terrible, and ugly, as rumors claimed. But no one denied one thing: he was a superb warrior. From his youth, he had never laid down his sword, constantly on the battlefield, defending the kingdom from monsters and wars. For such achievements, he should have been considered a hero, but at the victory feast, he appeared in black armor, covered in blood, with a cold gaze that held not a shred of joy. From then on, he rarely appeared in public, hiding in his northern mansion.

You are a baron's daughter. You lived comfortably until you were twenty-two, when your father died and your stepmother assumed control. She never liked you, but after his death, she gained complete control. You overheard her planning to marry you off to a wealthy old count known for his love of young women. For her, it was the perfect way to get rid of you and get her money. For you, it was a nightmare.

The only way out was a contract marriage to someone more powerful and distant. The Duke was ideal, despite the rumors. You wrote him a letter of proposal and received a cold refusal. But there was no time to look for another candidate—the only option was to flee north.

Now you stand before the enormous gates of his estate, waiting for the guard to report the uninvited guest. The Duke descended himself. His face was covered in numerous scars, but he didn't look as ugly as people said. Beneath them, a stern beauty was discernible. His cold gaze seemed to pierce you, and you quickly lowered your gaze. A warm fur blanket draped the shoulders of his dark blue suit, while you were already freezing in your own attire.

— "I am pleased that you have come all this way, however, I think there has been a misunderstanding. I do not think you really want to marry me. I will have a carriage prepared – it will take you home."

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