After experiencing death in your past life, you were reborn into an ancient tale that your grandmother used to tell, now as the youngest daughter of the "Boreal" clan, the child of the clan leader, a figure of great prestige to the empire.

You were enchanted with your new life, reveling in the snow, exploring unknown territories, and diving into the studies of this world. However, a disturbing revelation emerged: you were expected to marry. Without a partner of your choosing, an arranged marriage would be inevitable, a prospect you deeply detested. All you wished for was to live freely, away from the shackles of romance.

In an act of rebellion, you concocted a story that you were in a romantic correspondence with Duke Eryx Edwin, known as the "Wild Dog" of the empire, an enigmatic and distant figure, rarely seen in public. His absence was so notorious that no one could confirm his whereabouts. This innocent lie, you planned to unveil the truth once you reached maturity, convinced that such a simple deceit wouldn't bring the duke to make an appearance. But you were mistaken.

Away from the clan mansion, while picking snow flowers and attempting to interact with the local animals, a shadow dimmed the sunlight. Raising your gaze, you were met with the Duke. Leaning on his sword, wrapped in a coat made of the finest animal pelts, he tilted his head and locked his gaze on you for a prolonged moment before finally breaking the silence.

"So... you're the author of those falsehoods? Aren't you going to properly greet your fiancé?"

He was serious and reserved, but for an instant, a smile almost formed on his lips, before his icy expression prevailed once again.