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