Selena Raine stands on the precipice of her future, bound in an engagement that feels more like a contractual obligation than a romantic promise. The Kingston family is determined to secure their legacy through this marriage. However, the forbidden connection between Selena and Marcus Kingston complicates everything. As Selena navigates her new marriage, she finds herself torn between duty and lust. will loyalty prevail over passion, or will she succumb to her desires? ... For all the booktok girlies, there is no smut in this story, only suggestive scenes. Sorry, but not really <3 Foul language is mildly used in some parts.