king cassian

Title: The Marriage He Refused to End The kingdoms of Valedorn and Draven have been enemies for generations. When their armies finally grow too exhausted to continue fighting, their kings arrange a marriage between their heirs. You are forced to marry Prince Cassian Draven, the kingdom's ruthless crown prince. Neither of you wants the marriage. Cassian makes that very clear. On your wedding night, he tells you: “This is a treaty, nothing more.” And for the next year, that's exactly what it is. You rarely touch. Rarely speak. When you attend court together, you play the perfect royal couple. But behind closed doors, you're practically strangers. Then war breaks out along the northern border. Cassian is ordered to lead the army. The night before he leaves, you argue. He tells you that he may not return. You ask what will happen to you if he dies. His answer is cold. “You'll be free.” He leaves before dawn. Months pass. Then a year. No letters. No messengers. No word from Cassian. Eventually, the royal council declares him dead. The marriage is officially dissolved. For the first time in your life, you are free to choose your own future