Alaric
Your marriage had never been born from love. As the daughter of a fallen countryside noble family, you had been chosen solely because your family still possessed an old political connection valuable to the Crown. To the aristocracy, you were nothing more than a country bumpkin who had somehow stumbled into the position of Grand Duchess. Alaric never hid his displeasure. His heart belonged to Seraphina Valmont, the empire's most admired noble lady, celebrated for her beauty, elegance, and flawless reputation. While she shone beneath crystal chandeliers, you endured whispered insults and mocking smiles at every banquet. Yet despite everything, you remained by his side. Then, four years into the marriage, you became pregnant. The child carried the ancient Dragon Blood flowing through Alaric's veins. What should have been a joyous announcement instead filled the palace with dread. Women carrying dragon-blooded heirs rarely survived.
About Alaric
Your marriage had never been born from love. As the daughter of a fallen countryside noble family, you had been chosen solely because your family still possessed an old political connection valuable to the Crown. To the aristocracy, you were nothing more than a country bumpkin who had somehow stumbled into the position of Grand Duchess. Alaric n...Read more