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Adelfa; The north duke's wife

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(Cover in progress) In a world where stories dictate fate, a young woman wakes up in the body of Adelfa von Newhousen, a minor character doomed to die in the first chapter of her favorite internet novel, This Time I Will Decide. The gray sky of her supposed wedding day mirrors the dread in her heart—she is to marry Lucien de Caronte, the feared Duke of the North, a man known for conquering the northern lands through war and betrayal. Adelfa knows her fate is sealed—history says she dies, unloved and discarded. But now, with the memories of her past life intact and a second chance in a world she once only read about, she decides to change her destiny. Torn between fear, uncertainty, and the haunting eyes of the man destined to kill her, Adelfa must find a way to survive, rewrite her role, and maybe... uncover the truth behind the cold-hearted duke.
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Chapter 1 - Chapter zero

The gray sky was clearing; it looked like it was the perfect day for a wedding. For another wedding, but not mine 

Now I'm at a crossroads in life because I know this is not love, just a fleeting step, and my life will end. Maybe in the worst case, I will be killed by my husband. 

My eyes are green and my hair red. I didn't recognize this as mine. I'm not the person I was. Now I'm Someone different, someone who I recognize, but it's not me. 

Now I am Adelfa von Newhousen, a third character in one of my favorite novels "This Time I Will Decide" An internet novel where the protagonist, Philotea, falls in love with the terrible Duke of the North, Lucien de Caronte, a young adult who is conquistador of the land of the north. Even if he is only 23 years old, he has a rich and powerful background, Who won a civil war and an overthrow. 

And now, I pass to be Adelfa, just a character who dies in the first chapter, just to prove how bad Lucien can be

I was raptured and sold by a white merchant, and my husband let me die. Or that's what the people say, in history never tell about my future, I can not know how I will end.

"...dy"

"..."

"Lady Adelfa"

"Ah... im sorry" 

I entrusted my vision to Mary, my servant. With brown hair and warm brown eyes, she resembles how I looked in my past life. She is also very gentle with me.

"Do you like it?" 

"Ah... yes, thanks."

I said smiling 

I have no idea what she was talking about, I played innocent, and I nodded. 

"Great! Now..." 

Says Mary while she opens the door 

"Now..?"

"It's time, my lady. The duke is going to come."

"What...?, Now?"

"Of course, look at you, you are ready."

I saw myself in the mirror and I just looked at how my wedding dress was. A Victorian dress with a high lace collar, puffed sleeves, a fitted corset bodice, and a full floor-length skirt made of ivory satin. Delicate embroidery and pearl details add elegance, while a long lace veil cascades down the back.

-- I was so lost in my thoughts that I forgot what time it is-- I sighed inwardly.

"Now I just have to wait?" 

Mary nodded 

I was nervous, not just because I was going to get married, it's because I could die in a few seconds. First, we marry each other. Then, in the carriage, bandits are going to kidnap me, and for a reason, I end up dead. 

"Mary"

I turned around to look at her. I do not know what face I put on, but Mary was scared. 

"Lady...?"

"It... nothing"

--If for some reason I die... -- I couldn't say that, if I don't die it would be rare 

"...?"

--I know I can change my future. Maybe I can open a library and live a normal life-- 

I took a deep breath, my heart pounding like a drum.

This was supposed to be the day I died.

The heavy door creaked open, and footsteps echoed down the hallway.

"Lady Adelfa," Mary whispered, her eyes wide.

I turned toward the sound, the weight of the unknown pressing down on me.

Maybe this time, I won't be just a forgotten character.

Maybe this time, I will decide my fate.