Summary
Title: The Proxy Bride
In the dimly lit chamber, Duke Tristan gazed at the woman standing before him. She was supposed to be Princess Elara of Haniel, his new bride sent to solidify the alliance between their kingdoms. But as she met his intense gaze, a flicker of defiance shone in her eyes.
"I am not who you think I am," she confessed, her voice unwavering. The duke's brows furrowed in confusion, the air thick with tension. "I am but a humble maid, sent to test your worthiness as a husband."
Tristan's world spun as her words echoed in his mind. The implications of her revelation sank in, stirring a whirlwind of emotions within him. Was this a ploy orchestrated by his enemies, or a twist of fate testing his resolve?
Despite the shock, determination sparked in Tristan's eyes. If she thought to challenge him, then he would prove himself beyond all doubts. With a steely gaze, he extended his hand towards her, a silent promise of acceptance and defiance.
As the truth unraveled, a dance of power and desire began, intertwining their fates in a web of deceit and attraction. The Proxy Bride had arrived, not as a mere pawn, but as a player in a game of love and intrigue that neither of them could escape.
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