Disobey the Duke if You Dare

Following the tragic death of her second husband, Lily finds herself trapped once again by familial obligation when her father forces her into a third marriage. Burdened by grief and the whims of her family, she prepares to wed a man whispered of in terrifying rumors across the realm—a notoriously monstrous warmonger whose bloodlust on the battlefield is matched only by his fearsome reputation. To Lily’s profound astonishment, the reality of her new life defies all expectations. Beneath the terrifying folklore, the Duke proves to be a gentle, attentive, and remarkably kind husband, offering her a tenderness she has rarely known. Yet, this newfound peace comes with a strange and absolute condition that casts a shadow over their marriage: she must never, under any circumstances, look upon his face. Bound by this peculiar decree, Lily must navigate the delicate balance of a tender partnership shrouded in a deeply unsettling mystery.