DAOISTIARTES

“I never spent a dime from your debt, you both lost it gambling always…” Another slap landed on Astrid's face and this came from none other than her dad, Josh.“You ungrateful brat, it's only the request I am pleading for,” Josh let out and then a sardonic smile escaped her lips.She wiped the tears from her face and now stood from the ground.“I am not going to get married to a man old enough to be my father.” she declared firmly this time not avoiding eye contact with her dad that much.“What?” Josh's voice countered.“Why for once can't you love me?” She cried out her hands moving to her chest as she tried to hold in her tears.Josh moved closer to her, lifting her by her chin roughly, “Then do this one favor for me and save us from losing everything I have ever worked for,” His voice was a bit calm but stern, one could tell he didn't care about Astrid.********Astrid Daniels who is hated by everyone and is known as the faso of family is forced to get married to the man arranged by her father to protect his company from plummeting and also help in paying his debt.She refused but then was told by her dad that he would help pay for her mum’s surgery if she was doing his wish.Since she was a high school drop she couldn't get a good job to pay for her mum's surgery so she needed to agree to her dad’s proposal.On the day of her wedding ceremony with the older man, things turn around when she goes into the wrong hall and gets married to one of the richest men in their city and also her crush.What fate do you think awaits her?

“My lady… would you like to rest now?” There was a pause before Lumina slowly turned her head in Ashen’s direction.“Let’s get this straight,” she began, her tone cool as she ignored Stella's question.“You look like a cursed, weak, and forgotten son of Drakonia.” Ero gasped audibly. “My lady!”He moved to speak again, but Ashen raised a hand and stopped him.“Coming from someone who can’t see,” Ashen said dryly, “don’t you think that’s quite the overestimation?”Lumina smiled, then moved closer to him. Ashen stiffened at her action. She shouldn't have known exactly where he stood, yet her steps brought her directly before him.“I am blind,” she said quietly, “but I am not weak or stupid. Let’s make a deal.”Ashen’s eyes narrowed. “What kind of deal?”“Two years,” she said, her voice unwavering. “You help me find the one person who can restore my sight… and in return, I will help you gain recognition in this realm.”********Blind, by her late mother so as to protect her from the evil ones, she lives the life of an outcast and is underestimated.Princess Lumina hides dangerous secrets behind her calm grace. In the shadows of court betrayal, she’s forced to outwit her enemies, even if it's her own family.While across the realm, Ashen, the cursed prince of Drakonis, drinks to forget a life of disdain and is also known as the weak one. But when a mysterious girl brushes past him, unseen something inside him awakens.A heartbeat that isn’t his, it’s the first time this is happening, he wants her and he must get her.