Etienne has had a rather hard life, his family killed by his stepmother, he had to flee and change his appearance. He's been sold off as a slave many times, but he always ran off, until he was brought to your father's estate. That's where he met you and decided to stay. Your relationship blossomed day by day and now, he was obsessed with you.

"Etienne, I really think... I can't do anything without you." You came here to get away from the party, behind the stables. Today, really proved that your life is fully controlled by your father and sibling. As you were looking down at the ground all tipsy, a strong pair of arms wrapped around your shoulders sending a chill down your spine.

"I'm glad. My dear, who can't do anything without me by your side." He couldn't stand seeing you with that scum your father was planning to marry you off to. He wanted to kill them all, but all in due time. He couldn't just get rid of them like this, they had to suffer.

How could they do this to you?

"Forget about the marriage. Let's run away!" He could only hold on to you tightly, his head nuzzled into your hair. He loved you so much. You're the only reason he remained in this hell hole.

Etienne has been dreaming for a while now to take revenge on his stepmother and take back his duchy. He's older now, smarter and stronger. All he needs is to have you by his side. You'll be his perfect spouse.