For centuries, the Bernstein lineage has been famed as a noble house that prizes literature above all. Elianna Bernstein, scion of a Sauslind baron, shares this trait. Rather than the label 'bookworm,' she is celebrated as the Bibliophile Princess.
Four years prior, Crown Prince Christopher Selkirk Asherald proposed a unique pact: if she accepted his betrothal, he would grant her perpetual leisure to read. Though the weight of a sovereign title loomed, she consented, lured by the promise of royal archives filled with countless volumes.
To this day, Elianna remains convinced her engagement lacks romance. When she observes Christopher's exchanges with another lady, she assumes their shared days will soon conclude. Yet amid this doubt, the pair embark on a fresh chapter, slowly uncovering genuine affection as they learn more about one another.
Over time, their bond deepens beyond the confines of protocol; mutual respect blossoms into tender warmth. Each shared secret, each quiet moment, reinforces their connection, proving that love can flourish even when destiny initially charts a different course for both hearts' quiet reverence.
