I Want To Be Your First

"That blind princess—still unable to see, are you?" Ariel was no stranger to the stares. Whether they were filled with ridicule, pity, or disdain, the reactions were always the same.

One day, the most sought-after groom in the empire unexpectedly proposed to her. Whether his intentions stemmed from obligation to her powerful family or mere pity, Ariel didn’t care. With no other options, she accepted the proposal without hesitation, fully expecting a life of disdain and indifference.

Yet, as she stood by his side, bracing herself for humiliation, the man surprised her.

"Madam, can you imagine what I look like?"

He didn’t belittle her. He didn’t treat her as a burden or show cruelty. Instead, his words were calm, his demeanor elegant, and his actions gentle.

"I’m fine," Ariel told herself. This marriage was more bearable than she had anticipated.

At least, that’s what she thought—until everything changed.

"I... I think I’ve fallen for the Count," she admitted, her feelings catching her off guard. She hadn’t even learned his true identity yet.