Bridal Lessons

※ This book contains depictions of confinement, dubiously consensual and/or non consensual acts due to hierarchy and power dynamics. Please take this into consideration while reading. Rosénia, who lost her entire family in an accident at a young age, was taken in by the Grand Duke of Lutèce, a close friend of her departed older brother, and raised in the grand duchy. Due to the imperial law’s strict restrictions on adoption and guardianship, they had to take the form of an engagement, but in reality, they lived like siblings with a significant age difference. Rosénia harbored feelings for Iscarion, who had raised her, but he continued to treat her as his little sister even after she came of age… Feeling that she was hindering his future, Rosénia eventually decided to break off their engagement first. However, the day after she made up her mind to leave, “You seem to be seriously mistaken. I have never once thought of you as my sister.” “Brother Isca—” “Did you really think I asked you to call me ‘Brother’ because I wanted to be one?” In a strange bedroom with mirrors on the ceiling, she awoke to face the cold, unfamiliar expression of the man who had always been her kind brother. “What do you think? Staying here until I’m fully satisfied, repaying me with your body for raising you all this time.” *** “This is too much! I’m, I’m all grown up now…” Rosen protested firmly, despite shrinking back. Her small voice was full of resentment. “Rosie, if you’re grown up, you need to take responsibility for your actions like an adult. Do you think you can just run away like this?” Iscarion said calmly as he stepped closer. His firm fingers grasped Rosen’s chin, forcing her to look at him. “I should have raised you more strictly from the beginning. I’ve been too lenient, haven’t I?” “B-Brother, it hurts…” “Maybe it’s time to teach you some manners.” With a swift motion, he grabbed her clothes before she could react. Rosen froze, unable to believe what she was seeing. “How, how could you…!” “So, you didn’t need to feel guilty.”