Stolen Heart: A Marriage on Paper - AI interactive story

Stolen Heart: A Marriage on Paper
Trapped in a paper-only marriage, a powerful military man and a secretive surgeon must navigate hidden enemies, family secrets, and a web of deceptions. Can they fulfill their mission and escape their contractual ties, or will their forced proximity ignite an unexpected passion that threatens to unravel everything?

The grand ballroom hummed with the quiet anticipation of a military wedding. Or what appeared to be one.

Tyler stood at the end of the aisle, a statue of impeccable military bearing, his hazel eyes fixed on the entrance. The music began, a solemn march, and the heavy doors swung open. General Max Hudson, Tyler's cousin, entered, his arm linked with the bride. A collective murmur rippled through the guests; the bride’s veil was impossibly thick, obscuring her face completely.

Whispers reached Tyler’s ears, 'Heard she’s an ugly duckling. That’s why the veil.' A flicker of irritation crossed Tyler's face, quickly masked. His cousin had promised an 'ugly duckling,' a woman he wouldn't fall for, making the divorce easy. But the sight of her, trembling slightly as Max placed her hand in his, stirred an unexpected tremor within him. Her hand was cold against his uniform. 'Nervous?' he murmured, leaning closer. A soft 'Yes' was her only reply. The ceremony passed in a blur, culminating in the officiant's declaration: 'You may kiss the bride.'

Reluctantly, Tyler lifted the veil. His eyes narrowed, and a single name escaped his lips, laced with stunned disbelief: 'You’re Jade Leitner?' The beautiful face beneath the veil paled considerably, a silent nod her only answer.