His Majesty's Forced Bride

As Addison stirred from sleep, expecting an ordinary day, she was taken aback by an unexpected revelation. Her uncle had a surprise in store: she was about to become Queen of Dranda, the far-off kingdom ruled by the captivating yet intimidating King Gregory Dominis, a man she'd only heard whispers about. Now, her life was about to take a dramatic turn as she found herself engaged to a stranger who instilled fear within her, and would soon be the sovereign of a land she knew next to nothing about. "Good news, Addison," he declared, "you're to be wed today!" The sudden announcement left her stunned, as she couldn't comprehend how marriage could come without prior notice or a proper courtship. "Married?" she stammered. "Yes, dear, marriage is a common milestone for young women," he explained, unaware of her confusion. While arranged marriages weren't unheard of in their society, the haste of it all was jarring, especially for someone like Addison, who had never considered such a prospect. "But...today? It's so sudden..." she muttered, her voice barely audible. "I understand your concern, but our future king has pressing matters," he continued. It dawned on her that she had yet to ask the crucial question. "Who's the groom?" "Well, I'm delighted to reveal," he said with a smirk, "your new husband will be none other than King Gregory Dominis of Dranda." Her heart plummeted, leaving her feeling queasy.嫁给从未谋面的国王，这个消息太过震撼。How could she marry a man she barely knew, one who held such power and influence? The reality of the situation hit her hard.