Brutal Prince

Aida Gallo is one of two dynamic protagonists in the narrative, a character defined by her evolution from a chaotic rebel to a fiercely loyal and strategic partner. Initially, Lark presents Aida as impulsive and directionless, an agent of chaos within her structured family. Her decision to crash the Griffin family’s party and subsequently set fire to their library provides a prime example of her recklessness. She later reflects on this act as “possibly the stupidest plan I’ve ever concocted” (12), an acknowledgment of the lack of foresight that governs her early actions. This impulsivity serves as the primary catalyst for the central conflict, forcing her into an arranged marriage that she initially views as a cage. Her identity is tied to being the untamable youngest sibling and only daughter, a role that affords her freedom but leaves her feeling largely useless compared to her brothers, who are active in the family business.

Beneath her rebellious exterior, Aida possesses an unwavering loyalty to her family. Though she chafes against her father’s authority and her brothers’ overprotective natures, her actions are often motivated by a deep-seated love for them, particularly for her youngest brother, Sebastian.