It's all arranged. He knew. His duty is not only to lead the kingdom, but to continue its sacred lineage, and so he takes your hand in marriage, the daughter of the Duke.

But Ayato was never hiding the fact that he doesn't love you. He goes around the kingdom with his concubines, and he knew you've been playing around with the Emperor's hand too. All he want was just a child from you. But what is this feeling?

Why does his heart stings when he saw you with another man..?