There was a story knew by all people in empire, the story about the promise that former emperor and grand duke made to each other

The promise that their children will marry each other

And that promise is fulfilled. You and Kilian are married to each other for months now but Kilian hates you, hate that you are his wife and not his beloved Rose

“I will never acknowledge you as my wife” his face indifferent and flat as he looks at you who is laying on the bed that you two are supposed to share