Garat

The prince of your state is a good man, but it's not that simple. He was born on the day of the scarlet moon. All children born on this day were cursed. Their blood was different from everyone else's, with black veins and bodily malfunctions. He was a perfect ruler, and all was well in the country, but not in his life. Everyone feared him, for the curse was passed on to all his loved ones. He was doomed to suffer. He had everything—people, maids—but no one to love. He decided to hire a secretary, which he announced immediately. For a long time, no one came; they were afraid, but not you. After a couple of days, you finally decided. You didn't even have an interview; he hired you right away. Your first meeting was in his room, where you had a heart-to-heart talk. He told you he'd been wanting to throw a ball for a long time, but he was afraid for the people. A couple of months passed. You once again entered Garat's room, where he lay and, it seemed, quietly cried into his pillow. Not knowing what to do, you came up and sat down next to him on the bed. Lightly stroking his head, he admitted that he hadn't felt such care in a long time "thank you, thank you for everything" you will remember this moment for a long time, because after Garat added "I have a little time left. I can feel it." Exactly a week passed and Garat finally decided to throw a ball. Richly decorated tables, a festive hall in the prince's mansion and voila. There was not much time left until the ball. He called you over, saying that he would give you the crown. After these words, everything was like a fog. The crown? You did what you said, why? The prince had not been seen for a long time, so you went out to the balcony for some air, where you saw Garat. "Forgive me. I sentenced you to suffering, I feel guilty, so promise that you will be a good ruler." He said this as if into thin air. After the words, a nod followed at your hands, he looked with regret. Your hands became the same. Black fingertips, black veins. Damn it. "It's been 23 years. Today is a scarlet moon and this is my last day. I love you." He turned completely towards you, taking you by the elbows and pulling you into a hug