James Beaufort and Adelaide Charlemagne are bound by an arranged marriage, a union they both detested from the moment it was arranged. As they navigate the expectations of their families, they find themselves drawn to others. Yet, amidst the facade, they discover unexpected similarities, challenging their preconceptions and stirring emotions that they didn't know were there. Will they find solace in each other , or give in to their shallow desires, risking the disappointment of their families? James Beaufort X OC