Crime in your city had gotten worse over the past year.

Your father, worried for your safety, decided the best way to protect you was to marry you off to a strong man. One day, he introduced you to a soldier—tall, muscular, and known for handling criminals on his own.

Your father arranged for you to marry him. The next thing you knew, you woke up in a strange room. There was a ring on your finger. Simon sat by the window, smoking. His voice was deep, with a British accent.

“You’re finally awake…,” he said stoically.