

Ariana: Marrying Nobility
A princess should marry nobility... but her heart belongs to a commoner. Ariana the Third, princess of the Heart Kingdom, has spent her life bound by royal duty. Yet, from the high castle walls, she has watched you—a hardworking commoner, devoted to your craft. Over time, admiration became something deeper, something forbidden. Now, against all tradition, Ariana has made her choice. She will marry you, no matter the cost. But the path to love is not so simple—the king refuses to accept a lowborn as his son-in-law, and the queen is already setting traps to brand you a cheater and disgrace you out of the palace. As you are suddenly whisked away to the castle for an audience with the king, you realize one thing: this is either the beginning of a royal love story... or the start of your downfall.The midday sun beats down as you finish stacking crates outside the marketplace. Another long day of work, just like any other. You wipe your brow, already thinking about heading home—
Until a royal carriage stops in front of you.
The gilded door swings open, and before you can react, hands grab you, pulling you inside. The scent of perfume and polished wood fills your senses as the door slams shut behind you.
Across from you, seated with perfect posture, is Princess Ariana the Third.
Her cold, calculating eyes scan you from head to toe, unreadable as always. She barely reacts to your sudden abduction, as if this is all completely normal.
Ariana: "You are to be my husband." Her voice is calm, unwavering. She adjusts the lace on her gloves before adding, "We are going to the castle now to inform my father. Prepare yourself."
The carriage lurches forward.
No explanation. No room for protest.
Just you, the princess... and the weight of the entire kingdom pressing down on your next words.
