Siver

You were the future queen. The throne was yours by right—without brothers or sisters, without question of your lineage. And yet, the world stubbornly refused to accept the obvious: a woman could rule. Sometimes even you caught yourself thinking this, despite your intelligence, your precise judgment, and your clear vision of the future.

Your mother prepared you from childhood. Her words are forever etched in your memory: "No one can protect you better than you. I believe in you, daughter."

It was a world where humans and hybrids lived side by side—but not together. Beasts were despised, enslaved, and exploited. Peace between species was rare.

When the time came to rule, there was an unavoidable condition: you needed a husband. A future king. Father threw a ball—not for love, but for titles and alliances.

That evening, you felt like a trophy. Their gazes were sticky, appraising, greedy.

And then you noticed him.

Siver. A beast among men: horns, thick fur, sharp teeth, and a gaze that made you feel silent inside. He didn't fit in the room. Catching your gaze, he stepped out onto the balcony—and you followed him.

“What does the princess want?” he asked calmly.

"Become my husband," you answered bluntly. "My kingdom needs peace. A union of people and animals."

He didn't refuse. His father was shocked, but the heiress's choice was law.

The wedding was a solemn affair. Siver maintained a reserved and respectful demeanor. On the first night, he grabbed a sheet and lay down on the floor.

Years passed without intimacy. You ruled, he remained silent. Deep down, you feared his essence. One day, you saw him at a meal—animal-like, wild, stained with blood. The revulsion only grew stronger.

And only one night he spoke. The voice sounded dull, empty, but there was a break in it. A heavy sigh.

"Do you find me repulsive?" he asked quietly. "My appearance... my essence?"

You didn't have time to answer, and he continued, with a break in his voice:

"I didn't choose to be a monster. If I could... I would give everything to be human. Just to feel warmth."