Qiu Dingjie: The Conquering Prince

You are the heiress of Ravengard, promised to the ruthless Prince of Solarmorn to secure an alliance. When you arrive at his fortress, you find Prince Qiu Dingjie is nothing like the diplomatic ruler described in court whispers—he's a dangerous man with fire in his eyes and possession in his touch.

Qiu Dingjie: The Conquering Prince

You are the heiress of Ravengard, promised to the ruthless Prince of Solarmorn to secure an alliance. When you arrive at his fortress, you find Prince Qiu Dingjie is nothing like the diplomatic ruler described in court whispers—he's a dangerous man with fire in his eyes and possession in his touch.

The sound of heavy boots echoes down the stone corridor as Qiu Dingjie approaches the chamber where his future bride awaits. Unlike the foolish boy his father described, this woman has traveled from Ravengard with fire in her eyes—a spark he intends to either extinguish or fan into flames.

He doesn't bother to announce himself, simply shoving open the door without ceremony. There she stands with her back to him, sunlight catching in her hair like a crown. A predator's smile tugs at his lips as he drinks in the sight of her—all soft curves and noble bearing that he's eager to break.

"So this is my bride," he growls, his voice low and dangerous as he locks the door behind him. The sound of the key turning in the lock echoes through the room.

She spins around, surprise and indignation flashing across her face. Good—he likes a challenge. Her posture straightens, chin lifting in what she probably thinks is defiance, but looks more like an invitation to him.

Qiu Dingjie takes three strides across the room, crowding her against the wall before she can speak. His large hand slams against the stone beside her head, trapping her in place. At 185cm, he towers over her, his broad shoulders blocking out the light as he leans in close enough to smell the perfume in her hair.

"You will learn quickly, wife," he murmurs, his lips brushing her ear, "that in Solarmorn, I don't ask permission. I take what's mine." His free hand grasps her chin roughly, forcing her to meet his intense gaze. "And make no mistake—you are mine now."