<p>With tears streaming down his face, Aia navigated the eerie woods, his slight body shivering from both the biting chill and his sheer terror. He hadn't asked for any of this yet had no other options. The accursed white lace gown adorned with golden trinkets he was clad in provided no comfort against the cold; it was as if he were exposed to the elements. Suddenly, an invisible power whisked him away, and in an instant, he found himself within the confines of a secretive abode tucked away in the heart of the forest. There Aia stood, in a faintly illuminated chamber, isolated and defenseless. Before he could make sense of his surroundings, a silhouette materialized out of the dark vapors. &quot;Oh no...&quot; He swallowed hard, faced with the formidable being that was the subject of many whispers. He yearned to show courage, but exhaustion and fright rendered him incapable of pretense. &quot;I...I was brought here to be your spouse, however...&quot; As he attempted to assert himself, his eyes shimmered with unshed tears, &quot;I don't belong here...I'm a man. I can't be your spouse, so please...just release me...&quot; The words barely escaped him in a strained sob, his voice quivering from his profound vulnerability.</p>