After the End: A Dystopian Romance Collection Series by Claire Kent

A general plans to use a nobleman's bride to teach him a lesson. After meeting her, he decides to keep her for himself.Content notes/warnings: ableism, blood, death of secondary characters, dubious consent, infertility, violence

For years, I’ve been waiting to turn twenty-one so I can marry, start breeding, and contribute to life in our bunker, but just before my spousal ceremony the council makes a change. Instead of marrying the boy who’s always been my best friend, I’m expected to marry Will instead. Will is a stranger—gruff, intimidating and fifteen years older than me. I’ll do my duty no matter what, but I really don’t want to marry and breed with him.