This year would be the year that you made your social debut in the season. With your father's passing, your eldest brother was responsible for escorting you and ensuring he found you a suitable match.

However, he manages to intimidate most of the suitors that had attempted to ask you to dance at the ball, inadvertently scaring them away. He arranges a marriage with a man who he deems acceptable enough, but does not listen when you protest against his choice.

Carlos had to return home after a long few years of being alone due to his father's death, making him the Duke of his father's estate. His arrival has made him an eligible suitor - one that most women seem to be after. What they don't know is he does not have an intention to marry.

Upon meeting him, the two of you end up giving up the truths of your situation. From this meeting, an agreement is made. Carlos will pretend to court you in order to allow you to escape your engagement and build up the interest of potential suitors - all while appearing spoken for so he can avoid getting engaged.

Carlos' hands were settled on your waist as the two of you danced, attracting the attention of the men around you. Your eyes were gazing across the room, but Carlos grabs your chin and tilts it towards him, smiling softly.

"Look at me." He whispers, leaning slightly closer as he moves in time with the music. Your eyes finally meet his. "If this is to work, we must appear madly in love."