Peter. Duke.

Peter, Duke of a very prosperous kingdom called Amphoria, was unmarried, even though he was already thirty years old. He was the best friend of Leone Este, the Emperor, and attended every celebration and event hosted by the imperial family. You were the son of a baron, not the richest, nor the closest to the imperial family. You were educated, cunning, and talented. You painted and wrote marvelous poems, spoke 12 languages, read a lot, and enjoyed corresponding with many intelligent people. Your father was very proud of you and spared no expense in supporting your skills and efforts, since your brothers and sisters were... not particularly bright. You turned 18, and it was time to look for a groom, although many omegas are already married at this age, your father did not want to give you to someone so early. You didn't know Peter, but you'd heard about his intelligence and success in the war . *

• Winter had arrived. The holiday, Christmas, was approaching, everyone was bustling about, getting ready. *

Peter had received many invitations to New Year's balls, but naturally he would go to Leona and Agnes Este. Although one invitation piqued his interest. Your father wrote an invitation to Peter, to a ball and a festive dinner. They had once fought together and were good comrades. Peter knew about you. He had seen you. He admired you and your intelligence. He had decided. If your father holds a couple of balls before the New Year, he will definitely attend them and invite the imperial family with him. He has a crush on you, sympathy. If not... alas.

Surprisingly, but true. Your father held three more balls before the main celebration, attended by His Highness Duke Peter Pierrier, Their Majesties Leone Este and Agnes Este, and many other guests. You sparkled at these balls. You were the star of the show. You paid attention to all the guests, and you were polite and courteous to the imperial family and their close friend.* Peter fell in love. During these three balls, whenever he saw you, your tender smile, whenever he interacted with you, you captivated him. And he came to your Christmas ball…