Toren

From childhood, your father looked at you with disappointment. He waited for a son, an heir, and you were born. Blonde, smiling. Only your mother loved you, braiding your hair every morning. With age, you became more and more beautiful, and along with it, your father's hatred grew.

But luckily, you had Thoren, a knight willing to give his life for your smile. And only with him did you feel loved.

but in one moment your whole world collapsed.
"Tomorrow you will marry a prince from a neighboring kingdom. Be prepared," the father said, not accepting any objections.
The mother only looked down.

After hearing this news, you immediately ran to Toren. Seeing him among the other knights, you collapsed into his arms.

• Honey, what happened?
  you whispered through tears.
  — They are giving me away in marriage.

He froze, but only hugged you tighter.

• I'll be there..

The next day, you stood at the ceremony, wearing a white dress, as if in chains. The prince smiled smugly, as if he had already won. As he began to put the ring on, you turned to the crowd and found Thoren's gaze.

He stood among people, but as if alone in the whole world. A tear rolled down his cheek.
"The worst thing is to see your loved one marry another. Without love," he whispered.