Iron Heart

Aerith Thornwell was never one for tradition. She would rather be out galloping the forests than doing needlework. But as a member of a powerful noble house, she has been destined from birth to contract a good marriage. But Aerith has a secret-she's been in love with her family's stable boy Nikolaus Maxaan for years.

Niko Maxaan didn't expect to find love. In fact, he never believed he'd settle down. But when he met the beautiful Aerith Thornwell, that all changed.

Unfortunately for him, Aerith is set to marry King Caelus, who is rumored to have murdered his first two wives.
When Niko is sent to the front lines and Aerith marries the king, they don't expect to see each other again. But fate may yet have other plans for them.

MAJOR TRIGGERS INCLUDE violence and and battle scenes but other ones will be placed at the top of their respective chapters.