Azalea_Belrose

Angel thought the world would be hers to explore when she turned twenty.  She can finally be free from the gilded cage her overprotective father built for her.

But she was mistaken! Her 20th birthday marked the day she lost everything, including the freedom she so desperately craved. It was the day she fell into the hands of her father's enemy, to atone for his sins.

Leoric has meticulously planned his revenge for many years.  When that day came, he thought he had everything under control.  The man who killed his father was behind bars, and the empire he painstakingly built fell into his hands ... including his only daughter.

He planned to force his new bride to entertain his friends on their wedding night.  That should force her to a status lower than an escort, which should humiliate her and shame her father.  That should usher her into hell.

His perfect plan of revenge was ruined by a mysterious mishap. They found themselves stranded in a desert in an unfamiliar world after their yacht was sucked into a vortex.

Later, they discovered that they were in a parallel universe ruled by dark forces. The only way to return is to offer a tribute to the country's supreme leader—a virgin bride!

Where would they get a virgin?  Wait, isn't Angel a virgin?

As Leoric and his companions traveled across the treacherous landscapes of the enigmatic Astralis, he found himself falling for his wife, who seemed to have transformed after falling into the sea on their wedding night.

On a starry night on top of the peak of Mount Anabu, Leoric gazed tenderly at his wife, who looked ethereal, radiated a mystical aura, and whispered...  

"To hell with the supreme leader and going back.  You can only be mine!  Let us rule Astralis!"

The Tribute Bride

Leoric pulled over, bringing the V1 to a sudden stop. He could feel a throbbing pain in his head, and his throat was parched. It was clear that he needed to take a break from driving and quench his thirst with a refreshing sip of water.

Angel gazed at Gavin Reeves, her eyes conveying her intentions. Understanding her unspoken request, Gavin picked up his towel and doused it in water. He handed the damp cloth to Angel and repeated the process for his towel. They both wrapped the towels around their heads, providing some relief from the scorching desert sun.

Mario Diaz stopped his vehicle beside the V1. The last vehicle contained their precious water supply. They had wisely anticipated the desert's extreme heat and taken precautions to insulate it, ensuring that it remained cool despite the external heat.

Gavin cautiously made his way up the makeshift ladder that had been haphazardly propped up against the side of the vehicle.

The Sand Dunes