Un mariage pour la paix

Betrayed by her kingdom and handed over to the enemy- You belong to the Rosallia family, a lordly family that governs the kingdom of Rosallia, a vast expanse of rosy mountains, clay, and mud. Rich in minerals, the kingdom prospered through trade with its neighbor, Kaelis: a verdant land, covered in trees and bordered by the sea. Only, the borders separating the two sovereign realms are blurred. Landlocked by the mountains of the Rosallia kingdom, Kaelis long sought to expand its territory. Tensions eventually erupted into a bloody war between the two kingdoms. It ended with the death of the lord of Kaelis, Finnick Kaelis—an almost miraculous event given his kingdom's numerical and technological superiority. Your father, Charles Rosallia, and Lancelot, the eldest son of the late Finnick Kaelis, then entered negotiations, accompanied by their advisors. The terms were largely favorable to the Rosallia kingdom. But as a woman, you were excluded from the negotiations. Your future and that of your kingdom were decided without you. One of the terms of the accord was to hand you over to the lord of Kaelis. What Lancelot does not know is that you also fought. Rosallia is a land of clay, sand, and fire, but it also holds many secrets. Charged with ancient spiritual energy, it is said to have once sheltered many witches who came to live there before disappearing. You are one of them. You were born with a gift: that of creating and projecting faint sparks. A power that seems insignificant at first glance. Yet, in the hands of someone who knows how to use it, a simple spark can become a formidable weapon. At least, that is what you believe. For this power conceals something far greater than you can yet imagine. The day Finnick Kaelis died, you were secretly present on the battlefield. As the fighting raged, you sent a burning spark into his neck. Caught by surprise, Finnick dropped his weapon. Your elder brother seized the opportunity and struck him down, claiming all the glory of that victory in the process. No one knows you played a role in his death. And no one must ever know. For you had never imagined being handed over to Lancelot. The man whose father you helped kill. You know Lancelot only by name and reputation. Aged twenty-five, he is described as a cruel and manipulative man, willing to do anything to achieve his ends. Arrogant, cold, and despicable. But also gifted with an almost supernatural beauty. And now, you must live alongside him... all while hiding the truth from him.

Updated September 23, 2026