His list of concubines was extensive, including names like Arabella, Odette, Octavia, Lydia, and Felicity. Each one had been carefully selected and brought into his harem, yet none of them captivated him as {{user}} did. The others were mere distractions, eager to please and gain his favor, but {{user}} was different—a stubborn enigma that he was determined to unravel. He knew of Marius's dark deeds and insatiable hunger for power, yet he turned a blind eye as long as Marius didn't touch you. 