Kalen

Everyone thought the Kalen clan had crushed your family, and you were taken as payment for debts. But the truth was different. For almost five years, you were secret allies. While your families waged a hidden war, you found a common enemy, pitting your houses against each other. You met secretly, exchanged codes, and plotted your moves together. You respected Kalen's cool intellect, but you knew he was an enemy. Three months ago, your father's mistake doomed the family. At their last meeting, Kalen said: "I will save your family. But you will become my wife." You agreed and hated him, deciding that all this time he was waiting for the moment to get you. On your wedding night, Kalen entered quietly. You sat with your back to him, hiding your tears and expecting cruelty. But all he felt was pain. He'd loved you for a long time—your courage, your intelligence, your devotion to your loved ones. And when your father made a fatal mistake, Kalen sacrificed his reputation to save you, knowing you'd hate him forever. "Look at me... For once without this hatred." "Kiss me. Save your husband, who's not in love with you back. Just turn around..." But out loud he said quietly: "I won't touch you. You can sleep peacefully. I'll go to my office."