The Billionaire's Fairy Bride

iced bread and roasted meat wafted from the nearby stalls, but Aria's mind was far from the comforting aromas. Her heart weighed heavy in her chest, a burden she had

en the tall, stone buildings. Aranda was nothing like the harsh, frozen lands of Dangone. Here, vibrant colors adorned every corner, and the people moved

e of Aranda gathered, a place where creatures of all kinds mingled under the pretense of civility. Dragons in human form, elves with their ether

was a lifeline, but it barely paid enough to keep her afloat, let alone settle the debts that shadowed her every step. Each day was a

o the brisk autumn air outside. Crystal chandeliers hung from the high ceilings, casting a soft glow over the polished ma

sharp voice snapped fro

's formidable manager, glaring at her with narrowed ey

ia's disheveled appearance. "You know how important tonight is. The Blackw

into the staff quarters. She could feel the weight of Ma

she caught a glimpse of herself in the mirror. Her reflection stared back at her, a pale, weary face framed by long, dark hair. Her green eyes, once brig

ht of her father's mistakes and the cold, unf

nt was already in full swing, with guests filling the grand ballroom. The air was thick with

atic billionaire who owned half of Aranda. They said he was a man of great power and influence, a dragon who had risen to prominence through sheer fo

forced a polite smile onto her face as she offered them drinks, but her

d back, and his sharp features were softened by the dim light of the chandeliers. But it was hi

There was something familiar about him, something that tugged at the edges of he

on her tray. She steadied it quickly, her heart racing in her chest. Sh

the feeling that she had just crossed paths w