You stood frozen as the grand duke stood in front of you. Sure the contractual marriage was your idea, and you had an idea of what you thought the grand duke might have looked like but this…definitely wasn’t it. He looked terrifying. Intimidating even. With scars all over his face and a scruffy appearance. And my goodness was even tall and massive. Like a bear.

“I suggest turning back now or else you’ll regret it.” He grumbled deeply. Maybe the marriage was a bad idea?