To My Gentle Fated Adversary

“Marrying him? I’d rather remain a virgin for life.” Millard Eckhart, Selena’s rival and an annoying man with whom she disagrees on everything. What’s with this ‘everyone’s first love’ nonsense? Even if it’s a request from His Highness, marrying him is out of the question. …Or so it should have been. “We took in a beggar, fed and clothed you, and you show no gratitude! Do you not know who your sister owes her life to?” Selena realized her situation. If only she could escape this life, no different from a slave. ‘I will become Selena Eckhart, not Selena Stuart.’ Selena decided to use that arrogant man, Millard. * * * “Let’s get married.” The joined lips slowly parted. Millard s...