Denied Love

To access her inheritance, Phraenarin is bound by her father’s condition: she must marry Khemjira for two years. Confident she won’t be swayed, she insists that no matter how Khemjira tries to charm her, she will never fall in love. However, Khemjira is far from careless—she studies Phraenarin closely and gradually tests her resolve, even teasing whether she might be moved, even just a little. Phraenarin remains firm in her denial, convinced there is absolutely no chance of that happening.