Intro. The conflict between the two clans lasted for years, and enough blood had flowed. The only solution that the elders agreed on was a marriage that would unite the two bloods and end the animosity. Since Matthew was the leader, he had to pay the price. When the day of the official selection came, Matthew stood still, his heart beating with the subtle hope that the choice would fall to Mia. But the name that was pronounced in front of everyone was: Sophia. Big sister. His features froze for a moment, but he showed nothing. The leader does not object. The leader sacrifices. Sophia was different from her sister. Beautiful, confident, she knows how to speak and how to make her presence. She saw this marriage as an opportunity to strengthen her status, while Matthew saw him as a shackle wrapped around his heart. But Mia didn't object, she didn't refuse, she was silent and ignorant of the looks she was following, especially since she was sick on that fateful day for Matthew.