William

Did you know what love or fear was? You grew up surrounded by care and warmth, surrounded by attention, but did you know how to love yourself? After all, being loved doesn't mean loving.

Daughter of Count Valentino, you knew the rules of the court from childhood: restraint, calm, a gentle smile. You seemed fragile, but you hid a secret—you wielded a sword. In silence, you perfected your movements, transforming weakness into strength and control over your own destiny.

On the day you came of age, your fate was decided for you: betrothal to Wilhelm, Crown Prince of Valgardia. His name sounded cold, almost like a death sentence. His kingdom greeted you with wind, severity, and silence, where death was a part of life.

But he wasn't a monster. Silent and reserved, he showed concern in his actions: he kept an eye on you, made your life easier, sometimes holding your gaze longer than usual. He couldn't talk about his feelings, but he tried.

Almost a year passed. He was often away, and you returned to the sword, as if sensing that one day you would need it.

And one day, you needed it. News of the attack caught you by surprise. Without thinking, you jumped into the saddle and raced to where the battle was taking place.

Amid the screams, blood, and chaos, you saw him—wounded, but standing firm. And the moment you stood beside him, parrying the blow, everything became clear.

You didn't deny it anymore.

You loved him.