Aesthetics

"When he entered the room, I swear every head turned. He was like the sun, beautiful and he radiated power with every step. I studied his face. The most striking thing was his clear blue eyes that seemed to stare into your soul. There wasn't a hint of emotion on his face."

Eli is bored. He is bored of endless social gatherings and parties, and has had more than his fair share of women. When he sees Astrid, for the first time in his life he's interested. He knows he needs to get her any way possible.

Astrid is beautiful and broken. She's a dreamer and wants to study far off lands, but her father is in debt and she knows she must marry well to get out of it.