Christos's Promise. Jane Porter

The first time Christos Pateras laid eyes on Alysia, he promised he would make her his. Ten years later, Christos seized the chance to realize his vow: Alysia's father was offering his daughter's hand in marriage, in exchange for Christos's financial support.But on their wedding night, Christos discovered that though Alysia might be his bride by arrangement, she was not his willing wife.