She's a Hero

"I won't marry him," I spat, glaring at my parents. "I'd rather let this town burn."

"You'll do as you're told," my father barked. "This marriage is the only way to save us."

I wanted to scream, to fight back - but I knew better. So, I swallowed my pride and let them drag me to Prince Darius.

I expected arrogance. I expected cruelty. But nothing prepared me for him.

Tall, sharp-featured, and infuriatingly handsome - yet his cold, impassive stare froze me in place.

"You're not my wife," he said, voice like ice. "You're a debt to be paid. You'll follow my rules, and when I say jump, you'll ask how high. Understand?"

My walls shot up immediately. Fine. If he wanted a war, I'd give him one.

I refused to break. No matter how dangerously tempting he was.