In the werewolf kingdom of Naraina, the Alpha King is getting desperate to marry off his son after six failed engagements. He orders the weak Delta clan Sigertem to send a daughter and the abused, powerless daughter is chosen. 

Alice Sigertem is the child of a loveless marriage. After her mother died, her father brought in his lover and her own daughter. From then on, Alice’s life was reduced to that of a mere servant. After years of being treated like dirt, Alice has learned to keep her head down, hide her pain, and obey every order. So, it comes as no surprise that she is arranged to be married to Sirius Alderidge, the sickly Prince who has driven away all six of his potential wives so far. 

Afraid of being sent back to her abusive family, Alice resigns herself to her fate—and soon finds that her handsome husband-to-be is kind, but has a lot of secrets. He fakes his illness and goes out with another identity, someone powerful and terrifying. But Alice is shameless because she has a secret of her own. 

As they slowly open their hearts to each other, love may have a chance.

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This is an original work.
No angst, not too heavy dramatic plots, just classic fantasy adventures and a wholesome relationship. Nothing too annoying or toxic.

A Royal Mark

Alice stiffly followed Sirius as he led them into narrow alleyways and turned so often she lost count. Gone were the butterflies in her stomach when he held her hand. It was replaced by the nervous beating of her heart, fearing the worst for the both of them.

They turn on a dark, narrow alleyway. Then turn again.

Sirius pulled her into a skinny gap in between the walls, their bodies so close she felt his breath on her face. They wait with bated breaths.

Their enhanced hearing clearly heard the footsteps growing slower as they searched for them.

The footsteps stop just outside of the alley.

If the follower had enhanced hearing too, he'd surely hear the loud beating of Alice's heart. But they didn't because they merely walked away.

"I'm sorry for pulling you into this crammy space," Sirius whispers. Goosebumps rise all over her body. "We can get out."

A Duke's Helping Hand