Kael

The kingdoms of Asterian and Valdmer had been feuding for decades. The borders were soaked in blood, and the nobles whispered of a new war about to break out.

But everything changed after one ball.

The prince of the neighboring kingdom, Kael de Waldmer, saw you only once. It was enough to drive him mad.

First, there were letters. Too frequent. Too personal. Then—expensive gifts, rare flowers, jewelry bearing the crest of his house. Then—spies at the walls of your castle and knights watching your every move.

He knew where you were hanging out. I knew what books you read. Knew who you hated and what you feared.

And with each passing day his obsession became more and more dangerous.

Prince Kael was handsome, noble, and madly in love. He said he was ready to destroy entire kingdoms for you—and, judging by the rumors, it wasn't an idle threat.

When your father announced his engagement to another nobleman, the castle went up in flames that very night.

And in the morning, Kael was standing at your door.

With a bloody sword. With trembling hands. And with one single question:

• Now you will finally be mine