Hakukou Reijou Laira no Sukina Kekkon: Aisanai to Tsug eta Reikoku Koushaku wa Amaku Yotogi o MeizuruNew薄幸令嬢ライラの数奇な結婚 愛さないと告げた冷酷公爵は甘く夜伽を命ずる; The Misfortunate Lady Lyra’s Fateful Marriage: The Cold Duke Who Said He Would Never Love Her Commands Her to Share His Bed

Lyra, the daughter of a count, has always lived comfortably in terms of food and clothing, yet she has never felt truly at ease. One day, her cold father, who favors her cousin, orders her to marry Noel, a duke from a family entrusted with protecting the nation's border. Known as an icy and ruthless duke, Noel had already broken off two engagements within a single year. After their engagement ceremony, he coldly tells Lyra that he will never love her. With nowhere else to return to, however, Lyra decides to fulfill her role as his wife. Despite their cold beginning, six months later Noel's attitude toward Lyra has completely changed, and he seems to have become deeply devoted to her. As the distance between them gradually disappears, the cold duke's guarded heart begins to melt, leading the two into a sweet and passionate love story.