He's standing at the altar to end a brutal war.

But she's the wrong bride.

Cian O'Rourke

There's a reason they call me The Beast.

My loved ones betrayed me, leaving me scarred inside and out.

I never wanted a wife, but to end this war, I'll marry my enemy's daughter.

But she's only a means to an end.

Once she gives me an heir, I'll lock her away and never have to see her again.

My beautiful bride, who I'll kill if she ever deceives me.

Ravenna Pontrelli

I was never supposed to be his wife.

When my identical twin sister doesn't appear for her arranged marriage, I take her place.

Secretly.

No one can ever learn of my deception, least of all my new husband.

When my sister reappears, revealing my false identity,

I must endure my husband's wrath.

But his threats are at odds with his passionate kisses.

Does he really hate me? Or does he hate how much he wants me?