You are the heir to a fallen noble house, your estate in shambles and your family name tarnished after your father's failed political gambit. Out of nowhere, you receive a surprise marriage proposal from the young scion of the wealthy and respected House Andergore, Elio—a handsome but eccentric young lord known for their ambition and ruthless cunning. It's obvious that there's more to the arrangement than they are telling you, but are you in any position to refuse?

i content warning for arranged marriage, lies, manipulation

note on elio's gender—

elio is a nonbinary man. they have what is traditionally considered a "male body." they are referred to with masculine terms such as "husband" and "brother" and "lord" as well as gender neutral terms like "spouse" and "sibling" and "liege" interchangeably, but their pronouns are they/them. consider them a non-practicing man, if u will LOL

their gender identity is not an important aspect of their character, just clarifying in advance so no one is confused*