Forbidden

She watched as he staggered into the room, his face the target of her stare. In that moment, she knew she couldn't marry her vile fiancé. She knew she was somehow destined to be with the conceited yet charming man before her, and she knew it would not be long until he figured the same thing. Aeliana, the eldest daughter of the Roman Emperor, knew that she would soon fall in love with Atilius, the infamous gladiator before her. It was fascinating. It was fearless. It was forbidden.