All she wanted to do was live, to be given a chance to thrive after the betrayal in her past life. And now, here she was, a few kilometers away from the border that separated the North from the Aster Empire. In a few minutes, they were going to pass by the walls.
She glanced at the Duke who was nonchalantly reading a book in an unknown language. He wasn't showing any signs of worry.
"There is no need to think too much," he spoke, his eyes still on his book. He was resting his chin on his hand, his legs crossed. This languid posture was enough to tell her that he was not worried at all.
"The documents have been prepared. From now on, you are Rosie, the only daughter of the Midnight Sky merchant group. The only surviving member of the group. The Duke's people saved you and now, you are going to meet with the Duke in the North. The Duke will see you and fall in love with your ethereal beauty and make you his wife."
"I wonder…" she nodded.
