The Price of Saving the Wicked Beast

Everything felt dull and boring, until she caught my eye. Adelaide, the adopted daughter of the Effort family, born a commoner. To Killian, Adelaide was nothing more than a plaything. It was almost laughable how she opened her heart to him, unaware of his deception. One year, two years. Even as time accumulated in their relationship, he was confident that he could discard her at any moment. Until he heard Adelaide say she was leaving his side. "I love you. Adelaide, I'm proposing to you right now." He abandoned his pride and confessed his love to her as if begging. But what came back was a kind but firm rejection. "Killian..." "You don't have to say more. I've heard enough of your...