Penniel Robel has always known exactly who he is a gay man with no interest in girls, no tolerance for nonsense, and a perfectly ordered life. Maya Rizu is everything he hates - a woman. Their grandparents promised them to each other long before they were born, and now that promise has brought them together in an arranged marriage. For Maya, it's a dream come true. For Penniel, it's a nightmare, he expected awkward interactions and mutual irritation. As days turn into weeks, Penniel finds himself confused, frustrated, and strangely aware of her in ways he never imagined. She was never supposed to matter... and yet, she already does. First book of Divided Hearts Series. (Penniel POV) Started: January 16, 2026