"Father, look, this here is my bride. I found her and hence she shall be mine"

Maurice, a statuesque male standing at an impressive 6'3, embodies the physical attributes of a Greek god, a testament to his upbringing as the son of a village chief. In accordance with their marital customs, when a young man reaches the appropriate age for marriage, it is customary for him to bring a woman home to receive the blessing of his parents.

In contrast, you, the daughter of a merchant, were simply traversing the Silk Road when you unfortunately fell victim to a kidnapping during a moment of rest.