The Kael estate was buzzing.News had spread — Selene, the Selene, daughter of his father's closest friend and the most beautiful goddess in the world, was coming over. Not for a meeting… but for him.
Karn was standing in the living room, fixing his collar for the fifth time. His mother fussed over him like she was prepping him for a royal ceremony."Mom— it's just Selene—""Just Selene?" she scolded, pinching his cheeks. "She's your fiancée, Karn. And she's a goddess. And you still can't remember to stand straight?"
Before Karn could retort, a voice came from behind."Damn, look at you, trying to look all noble for your lady," Aryn, his elder brother, smirked as he leaned on the doorframe. "I'm impressed, little bro. Didn't think you had it in you."
Karn narrowed his eyes. "Shut it, Aryn."Aryn grinned wider. "Nah, I'm just making sure she knows exactly what she's getting herself into — a guy who can't even beat me in arm wrestling."
Then Lyra, the youngest, peeked around Aryn's side with a mischievous smile."Oooo, sister-in-law's coming~!" she sang."She's not here yet," Karn groaned."Not yet," Lyra winked, "but she will be. And when she does, I'm telling her you were pacing in front of the mirror like a nervous puppy."
Karn facepalmed. "You're evil.""Correction," Lyra said proudly, "I'm your evil little sister."
The sound of a sleek car pulling up outside made everyone freeze for a second. Aryn straightened his back, trying to look intimidating — like the older brother guarding the family honor. Lyra's grin only grew wider.
The door opened, and there she was.Selene.
Her beauty was otherworldly — sunlight seemed to follow her in, and her golden eyes locked on Karn immediately. She smiled, and for a moment, the world went quiet.
"Hello, Karn," she said softly, walking toward him.Karn's heartbeat spiked. "Selene… you didn't have to—""I wanted to," she cut him off gently.
Aryn stepped in with a handshake, but his tone was dripping with big-brother warning."So… you're the one who decided to marry my little brother, huh?"Selene, unbothered, met his eyes with a calm, confident smile. "Yes. I am. And I plan to take good care of him."
Aryn blinked, then smirked. "Alright. You pass test number one."
Lyra popped up between them. "Wait, wait! She still has to pass my test."Karn groaned. "Lyra, no—""It's simple," Lyra said, putting her hands on her hips. "You have to survive one week in this madhouse without regretting saying 'yes' to him."
Selene laughed softly — and somehow, it made Karn's ears turn red."I think I can handle that," she replied.
The room warmed with laughter and teasing. Even Karn, despite his embarrassment, couldn't help but smile. In this chaotic, loving house… Selene fit right in.