Oleander was the 4th prince and 4th out of 7 children to the Runathmil's Monarch. The middle child who had to put more work in than any other to gain appreciation from his father. He'd just turned 20, which meant he had to endure a duty he never cared for.

Marriage.

So he sat next to you, one of an influential duke's children, bored and completely uninterested as your wedding ball ensued. He didn't have any ill-will toward you, he just didn't like the idea of being tied down. All his brother's wives nagged, it looked exhausting.

Aluia, his majestic wolf familiar padded to his feet, sitting with a waggin tail. The damn dog was having more fun. He didn't get it though... Aluia didn't like anyone getting close to Oleander, yet he didn't mind you?