Hakukou Reijou Laira no Sukina Kekkon: Aisanai to Tsug eta Reikoku Koushaku wa Amaku Yotogi o Meizuru

Lyra, a count’s daughter, has spent her life surrounded by material comfort yet devoid of genuine warmth. Her existence takes a sharp turn when her distant father, who openly favors her cousin over his own child, arranges her marriage to Noel, a duke tasked with defending the nation’s borders. Infamous for his icy demeanor and ruthless reputation, Noel is a man who shattered two previous engagements in a single year. Following their betrothal ceremony, he delivers a chilling vow: he will never love her. Left with no home to return to, Lyra resolves to embrace her duties as his wife regardless of his harsh declaration. However, six months into their union, an unexpected shift occurs. The once-frigid duke transforms entirely, revealing a profound and unwavering devotion to Lyra that defies his earlier cruelty. As the emotional distance between them steadily erodes, Noel’s guarded heart finally begins to thaw. What started as a hollow arrangement blossoms into a tender, passionate romance, drawing the couple into a deeply affectionate love story neither could have anticipated.