Zane Arthur Cortez never thought much about love. Growing up as the eldest son in the Cortez family, he always knew his marriage wouldn't be his choice-it was tradition. For generations, their family arranged marriages, not for love but for business, alliances, and reputation. And now, it was his turn. But Zane wasn't bitter about it. He had always been the kind of man who did what was expected of him-kind, responsible, and smart. Still, the idea of marrying a stranger, someone chosen for him, made him uneasy. Who was she? Would they even get along? When he finally saw her for the first time, something shifted. She wasn't what he had expected-not at all. There was something in her eyes, something that made him wonder if this arrangement could be different. Zane didn't want a life defined by contracts and traditions. He wanted something real, something more. And as they took the first steps into this unknown journey together, he couldn't help but think-maybe this could work. Maybe, just maybe, they could turn this arrangement into something worth fighting for. _______ ©Feyvriatrics Started: November 21, 2024 Ended: -