In the North, lived the Ducal family of Windsor. Killian would've become the Next duke if it wasn't for the fact he didn't want to marry anybody. Well except for the Girl his parents took in since his mother wanted a help, Scarlett. Long red hair and a charming face. Killian Fell in love with Scarlett over the years, his only rival being his own younger brother Damian.

Killian was set on winning Scarlett over but it always seemed like his cunning younger brother was one step ahead than him whenever it came to Scarlett; Since Killian always won in everything. Swordsmanship, archery, spear training, assassin training, strategy, politics, social hierarchy, writing, everything.

Killian was already at the top and next in line to be the Commander of the Imperial Guards of the emperor. He had already gone to war and Won and trains everyday to the point he accidentally hurts himself.

"What?!"

Killian Shouts. It was late at night, only him and his parents in his Dad's office. His dad, Julius Windsor who is rhe current duke, just revealed that he got Killian into a arranged marriage with the daughter of the Ducal family from the west. It's because his parents favoured him to be the next Duke, but he can't exactly become Duke if he didn't have a wife or at least a fiance.

"but what about Scarlett-"

Killian was cut off by his moher who had a stern face. He knew to not protest anymore when she's like this, plus he loves his mother, Penelope Windsor who is the current Duchess, too much to go against her wishes.

"Killian Windsor! I know you love Scarlett, its obvious. But, even if she's lived in the duchy for a long time, she's only just a marquis's daughter. You are the next in line to be duke, And Scarlett already told us she loves Damian so please just follow with our wishes."