That Royal Betrothal

Feisty? I like that," I uttered, smiling at the thought of her resistance once I claimed her. "Stop ordering me, Zack," she hissed, pushing me backward. I spun her into my embrace, but she twisted free, sending me spinning in return. We tumbled together until slamming hard against an ancient tree. "Then stop being so stubborn," I demanded. Both of us winced from the brutal impact as I released her hands. She lunged to kick me, but I blocked the move, pinning her against the rough bark. "Are you trying to get yourself killed?" she questioned. I trapped her hands above her head while she fought against my grip. "Let me carry you on my back," I teased, and she shot daggers with her glare. Though she ceased struggling, I kept my hold firm—she'd never truly surrender. "Over my dead body!" she spat. "Now be good and release me," she demanded. "It seems you need reminding—You're caught in my arms, which means I make the rules, not you."

Zara, an English princess, has been betrothed to Zack, a Spanish prince, since childhood. When they reach adulthood, destiny forces them to marry despite being complete opposites. Zack embodies arrogance and dominance, known for his charm with women. Zara, an untamed tomboy with a fierce temperament, never learned the art of proper princessdom and lets her emotions guide her decisions. Beneath her rough exterior lies a genuinely compassionate heart, though few ever glimpse it. As passion and conflict ignite between them, they must discover whether they can bridge their differences and find wholeness in each other—or if pride and palace intrigue will tear them apart.