The Heir's Bride

In a kingdom where ancient bloodlines dictate destiny, the young heir to a powerful throne finds himself bound by a marriage he never sought. Forced into an alliance to secure his family’s legacy, he must navigate the dangerous politics of the court alongside a bride who harbors her own secrets. As dark magical forces threaten their borders, the pair must learn to trust one another. Their fragile bond becomes the only hope for a realm on the brink of ruin.

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Chapter 1

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PROLOGUE

The usual hustle and bustle inside the castle was barely audible. All maids and guards left worried because of the feeble condition of their king.

Suddenly, a guard, taller than the rest of the men guarding the gates and the halls, marched inside the door that was left open at the end of the hall.

The old man who was lying on a four poster bed, pale and sickly, continue to stare up the ceiling as he reminisce the past

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"My son, you ought to know better. You have to stay! The people need you..."

"Mother I can't." The blonde young version of the king stared at the queen, his green eyes shining. "The world is waiting for me to explore; its oceans roaring for me to sail over them, its abundant lands waiting to be claimed. I can't just live like this!"

"Jacob, you shan't speak to your mother on that manner." The king exclaimed, marching inside the door to his son's bedroom.

"Father," Jacob bowed his head down as he acknowledge the king.

"What is the meaning of this, Jacob?" The king asked in a low but menacing voice.

"Jason..." the king held up his hand and that silence the queen. "You know that I do not want to repeat myself, son."

A few moments passed and still, Jacob hadn't replied his father. Instead, he picked up few of his favorite books and clothes from his bed and throw them inside his luggage.

"Jacob, I am talking to you." Suddenly the king was up on his feet and was holding his son by the collar on his shirt

"Jason!"

Jacob just glared at his father, his eyes full of despair and hatred. Slowly, he opened his mouth and said, "I am going away. I couldn't bear to live like this anymore..."

The king let go of his collar and screamed. The sound startled the guards and the maids from the halls but they wouldn't dare to stick their nose into royal business.

"You are going away? You think, it is that simple?" This made Jacob to stare at his father. "Who would rule the people? Who would inherit the kingdom when I die? Who would continue the legacy that has been passed on for so many generations? Do you not understand the meaning of all of this? Everything will go to waste."

The words of the king shocked him but he won't change his mind. He is determine to escape this hellhole no matter what.

He remain silent, watching as his father took deep breaths and speak again, his voice steadier, "You will not leave. I won't let you continue this madness of yours." He stated, making Jacob pale as he tried to catch up from the king's departing voice.

The king was already out of the door before Jacob realise that he was going to be locked up inside his room.

"JASON!" His mother cried but Jacob knew that she won't be able to change the king's decision. Instead, he leaned his head on the door and pound his hands on it.

"Father...no, please. Let me go."

"Jason, he is our only son. Just let him be, I am sure that once his thirst for exploration has been quenched, you will have your heir back."

"No, Monica. He is too much. We gave him everything and this is what he do in return? I just want him to have a better life."

"Father, please." Jacob's voice is barely audible as his father spoke yet again.

"He would marry Genevieve and continue this legacy. I will have my men secure the gates and the halls. Including the ports." And with that the king marched off, leaving his wife wailing in front of his son's door and hearing that agonizing voice of his one and only boy.

"Papa!"

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"My king," Argus voice startled him as he drifted back into the present. One could clearly see the nervousness as the guard slightly tremble under the King's gaze.

The old man did not acknowledge the guard with words, nor ask him about what could be the news he would tell him. One look from his royal guard means everything and that everything is a news about the past. Something about his heir.

The king nodded making Argus take a deep breath and speak, "We found him"

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Hey there! A little cliffhanger for my next chap :)

So where were we from the last two decades? Lol. I mean for the last 24 hours? Hello there, folks, you still awake?

Tell me about this prologue :) luv ya ;)

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I thought the Burch family gave me a loving home when they took me out of the orphanage. But when the global deep freeze apocalypse hit, my adoptive parents mercilessly kicked me out of the bunker to freeze to death. As I lay dying in the snow, covered in horrific purple frostbite, my adoptive sister Kendal walked past me in a pristine designer jacket. Around her neck was my only childhood possession—an antique gold necklace my adoptive mother had ripped off my neck to give to her. Kendal gloated, bragging that my pendant held a magical space with infinite supplies and fresh food while the rest of the world starved. I realized I had spent years emptying my life savings to fund their luxury cars and fake medical emergencies. They had drained my bank accounts, stolen my bloodline's heirloom, and used my magical lifeline to live like royalty while leaving me to die. I took my last ragged breath in that blinding blizzard, consumed by a toxic hatred. Why was I so hopelessly weak? Why did I let them take everything from me? Opening my eyes again, the painful frostbite scars were gone. My skin was warm. I grabbed my phone. The screen lit up: November 12. It was exactly three days before the world ended. When my adoptive mother called, faking a tearful emergency to demand another thirty thousand dollars, I smiled coldly. "Just tell me where to send the money, Mom." This time, I'm taking my space back, and I'm going to drain them dry.

Fantasy Horror Sci-Fi

8.8

Claimed by the Cursed Alpha

8.8

Elara’s life takes a dark turn when she is forcibly claimed by Silas, a powerful Alpha burdened by a lethal ancient curse. Bound to a man feared by all, she must navigate the treacherous politics of the pack while searching for a way to break his enchantment. As their forced union sparks an unexpected and dangerous passion, Elara discovers that her own hidden heritage might be the only key to saving the monster who stole her freedom.

Fantasy Romance Werewolf

9.1

Find Happiness This Time

9.1

After being murdered by her brother for a crime she didn't commit, a young woman wakes up on the night her parents were first kidnapped. In her previous life, her brother saved their parents but lost his beloved fake heiress in a tragic accident, leading him to kill his sister in a fit of vengeful madness. Now, given a second chance, she steps back and lets him choose the heiress over their family. As she handles the ransom alone, her brother's decision leads to a spiral of regret that threatens to shatter his mind.

Fantasy Modern Mystery Young Adult

8.4

My Lover Is My Husband's Younger Self

8.4

In this modern romance novel, Kaitlyn Hudson’s world shatters when her husband, Robert Bowen, neglects her for his pregnant assistant. Unexpectedly, Robert’s eighteen-year-old self appears, showering Kaitlyn with the affection his older counterpart lacks. While the thirty-year-old Robert coldly accuses her of betrayal, his younger version becomes her fierce protector. Driven by rage at his future self’s arrogance, the teenager threatens a fatal choice to erase the man Robert has become.

Fantasy Modern Romance Young Adult

8.1

My Stepmom Faked Her Fall To Frame Me

8.1

Framed by his own stepmother in a staged accident, a young heir is cast out from his family's billionaire empire. But they do not know his secret: he possesses awakened, extraordinary fantasy abilities. In My Stepmom Faked Her Fall To Frame Me, he must navigate high-society betrayal and dangerous action to clear his name. Stripped of his birthright, he will use his hidden powers to expose her lies, reclaim his stolen legacy, and exact his ultimate revenge.

Action Billionaire Fantasy

7.9

Rejected While Carrying His Heir

7.9

After a night of passion with Alpha Silas, Elara discovers she is pregnant with his heir. Expecting a future together, she is instead met with a cold rejection as Silas chooses a more suitable Luna for his pack. Heartbroken and cast aside, Elara must navigate a dangerous world alone to protect her unborn child. As secrets of her lineage emerge, she struggles to survive while Silas begins to realize the gravity of the bond he discarded.

Fantasy Romance Werewolf

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