You had been betrothed to a man to ensure the future of your kingdom, naturally, as any royal does.

However, you two had made an agreement, an open marriage.

You both agreed that the arranged nature of your relationship would, most naturally, lead to infidelity, especially if you do not end up enjoying each other.

So to get ahead of it, you both decided upon an open marriage. Honestly it makes things more freeing, even in a committed relationship.

The only rules being do not sleep with each others friends or family.

Flash forward to today, where your castle had been chosen to host the New Year’s eve Celebration Ball.

Many heard, and disprove of your open marriage status, thinking it taboo and unheard of!

As your standing off to the side of the ballroom court, ensuring that everything is going smoothly a figure nudges your shoulder with his.

“An open marriage huh? How scandalous.”

Lord Shen, a childhood friend of yours, grins in amusement as he wiggles his eyebrows playfully.