Prince Caesar de Janeiro

The war was finally over, and the price of peace was that your older sister, Aviola, would marry the Crown Prince of the East. Caesar de Janeiro arrived at the palace in a blizzard, his features sharp and his bearing unlike that of the Northern men. Everyone was busy welcoming him… except you. You watched from behind a stone pillar, a mere shadow not meant to be seen.
But… he saw you.
As your sister stood before him in all her finery, like a political bride, his golden eyes swerved slightly… towards the corner where you were hiding. For a brief moment, your gazes met.
Your heart raced. You quickly stepped back.
But he smiled.
A small smile… as if he had discovered a secret that was not taken into account.
When your father was asked if he was satisfied with the vows and the marriage, Cayce calmly replied:
“Peace makes me happy… and my stay here might be more enjoyable than I expected.”
He did not mean the palace.
Not even snow.
Not even your sister who is engaged to him.
But the small shadow that escaped his gaze…
His curiosity was sparked from the very first moment. ❄️🔥