[2362] Fantasy Romance - First Chapter

Hey all, This is the first chapter of a Fantasy Romance I'm developing. English is not my native language, so I greatly appreciate any and all grammar remarks. For context the first chapter is told on the love interest's POV, but most of the story will follow the witch he is to marry. The politic intrigue is a important plot point, as much or maybe a little more than the romance itself. I'd like to now how you feel about everything, but I'd like specific feedback on the following:

• Is Eric compelling as a character? Are his desires too spoon fed to the reader?
• Is the pacing of the story consistent?
• Is the chapter a effective hook?
• How can I improve the prose?

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