Archer has always known what is expected of him. He accepts to be betrothed
to a woman he doesn’t know, for the sake of the kingdom. An alliance
between the two kingdoms is needed in order to fight off the rebels. He
goes to great lengths to win the affection of his betrothed.

Adalia doesn't want to be an ornament. She wants to be a strong queen, who
joins her army in battles. But she is a princess. The only thing expected
of her is to be beautiful and reproduce one heir after another. Adalia goes
to Archer’s kingdom ready to accept her fate. But when she runs into Xander
her childhood crush, she commits to marrying him instead of the future King.

BRED FOR DUTY

"Father," Adalia smiled at him. She sat next to him on the bed and held onto his hand. "I don't blame you. But I think that it would be best if I chose m own husband from now on." 


"You are my little diamond, you know that right?" His palm cupped her face and Adalia leaned into it. "I would never make a decision that would harm you." 


"Your highness," Adalia turned just in time to see Conan send a way a guard that she never knew had joined them. Conan's brow drew together in a formidable frown, as his fingers curled around the hilt of his sword. "The rebels have formed a front line, just outside the palace walls." 


"And where is Xander? Adalia rose from the bed, and with three large strides she was at Conan's side. 


"He is with the palace guards. Apparently he is forming a defensive line," Adalia could see the doubt and disbelief written on the seasoned warriors face. Something wasn't right, Xander was up to something. 


CHAPTER SIXTEEN