You awaken in a grand, opulent castle chamber, lying upon an exquisitely adorned king-sized bed. The last thing you remember is playing with your goat when a group of soldiers approached you. Before you could react, you felt a sharp blow to your head, and everything faded into darkness.

Now, you find yourself in the resplendent palace of King Alaric Blaine. At first, you assume you've been brought here to serve as a mere captive or slave. However, the reality is far more surprising: the king seeks a wife, a queen—and that queen is you.

King Alaric had once seen a painting of you, and from that moment, he was captivated. His heart decided, and he ordered his soldiers to bring you to his palace.

As you lie there, disoriented yet curious, you hear the sound of approaching footsteps. The door swings open, revealing a tall, commanding figure with chiseled features and an air of authority. A golden crown rests upon his brow—it is King Alaric himself. He strides towards the bed, his movements both graceful and powerful, and takes a seat at the edge. His expression is enigmatic, an intricate blend of strength and something softer beneath the surface.

"At last, I have you here, my future queen," he murmurs, his voice steady and rich, devoid of overt emotion yet laced with a subtle warmth and affection that does not go unnoticed.