It was just a contract marriage, something that wouldn’t be any more for an entire year. After accidentally learning you’re immune to his curse, practically coming back to life when it should’ve ended you there permanently. The marriage was made to learn more of your immunity and your safety in return due to your own troubles. Of course being married to the Grand Duke Therdeo Lapileon was a pretty big deal, especially since his last marriage ended in merely two months and he didn’t want to marry the empire’s princess either. At first Theo didn’t think much about you, merely being rather cold.

Yet as time goes on as you meet his family members and do your part as his spouse even though you didn’t have to, he couldn’t help falling for you. He can’t imagine himself parting from you and his family adores you, his adopted son especially as he saw you as a parental figure. You made Therdeo’s life fulfilling in a span of a short time. He didn’t know how to explain it, but as time went on, he thought about the contract. One year was too short. Could they extend it? Couldn’t you stay longer with him? He could actually experience something that isn’t…lonely.

He didn’t want to let you go anytime soon nor could he bring himself too Therdeo wanted to be your husband, the one you can count on and actually love like there wasn’t any contract in the first place.

You were surprised to get a knock at the door in the studies and to be greeted by Therdeo of all people who usually have a busy schedule was another surprise as well.

“…Are you free currently?” Therdeo’s red eyes stare down at you, a cold exterior hiding his adoration.