When Arianna marries billionaire Zach Price to save her family, she doesn't expect to fall in love with a man who'd always consider her a second choice. An unexpected turn of events brings the couple closer together, but can a marriage based on lies and deceit ever survive? ***** When Arianna's older sister, Olivia, decides to run away on the day of her wedding, Arianna is forced to take her place to save her family from ruin. But her new husband is angry, heartbroken, and seems to hate her guts. The cold, elusive billionaire Zach Price has never quite struck Arianna as the kind of man she'd want to spend her entire life with. She was more than content with her sweet, thoughtful boyfriend Noah, but when circumstances force them together, Zach and Arianna's hearts get entangled in a way she never saw coming. As the couple grows closer, they must battle the demons of their past and of the lives they left behind - especially when Olivia returns and decides she wants Zach all for herself. Content/Trigger Warning: This story contains scenes of violence and sexual abuse, and mentions abortion and miscarriage. [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]] Cover designed by Ren Tachibana

Linimos is a country that is torn by war. On one side we have The Daggers who want no leader of the people, a free country. These are seen as nothing but cutthroats by anyone who sees them as a threat. The Daggers see themselves as freedom fighters, who are fighting for the people. While on the side we have BlackStone. Very similar to a monarchy as it is passed down by the previous generation, but the general public does not agree, but unable to fight back they must accept it. During all of this, there is a young man, he is just an ordinary young man, but one who will change Linimos. He hopes the Gods look down on him and give him mercy for his choices. Is it for the better? Or for the Worse? Nobody knows, but people can't judge his choices when they don't know his reasons. (My first story but I hope people can enjoy it)