Violet_167

Selene Valor, a pureblood vampire,  entered a marriage of convenience with her husband Gabriel Valor to protect herself from relatives eyeing what was left of her family's wealth. Six months into their marriage, Gabriel is sent away to war to fight for the kingdom. As time went on, news of his victories spread across the kingdom and he was labelled a hero.

Nearly six months later, Selene eagerly awaits the return of her heroic husband. Upon his arrival, Selene is faced with betrayal as he brings home a woman named Cassandra Avery, a human who he introduces as his lover. Selene is heartbroken and tries to save what was left of her marriage but soon there is news of Gabriel wanting to take Cassandra as his second wife. 

Selene is left with the choice of accepting Gabriel’s wishes and staying protected or seeking a divorce. After a heated argument, Selene turns to someone she never expected to be her saviour. She finds refuge with Lord Xavier Blackthorn, another pureblood who seeks her hand in marriage. 

Will she forgive her first love or move on to accept Lord Blackthorn’s love?

Betrayed By The Hero, Loved By The Lord

The next day, Selene set out with Xavier for a ride around the town without a plan. Selene hadn't thought of what they would do today. She simply wanted to get out of the estate and spend more time with Xavier.

Selene tried to focus on the scenery outside the window rather than the man staring at her. Eventually, Selene couldn't handle it anymore and turned to face him.

"Why must you stare at me so long?" Selene asked, his previous answer still lingered in her mind but she had to ask again.

For Xavier, the answer was simple. "You are beautiful. Should I not admire your beauty?"

"Perhaps take glances," Selene suggested.

"You want me to look like a fool sneaking glances at my wife? Perhaps I shouldn't call it that since it is what you do to me. It would be silly to think I hadn't noticed you trying to be secretive with your stares. On a good day, I might sit in a way to entice you," said Xavier.

A day out (1)