Eduard von Kreutz.

19th century. The Alverian Empire was considered one of the most stable and prosperous powers in Europe. At the head of state stood the imperial family, and below them were the ancient aristocratic houses.

Eduard von Kreuz, Archduke of the House of Kreuz, came from one of the most powerful families in the empire. His family had held vast lands in the east for centuries, so he grew up on the family estate of Kreuzhof. Despite his title, he rarely appeared at court.

The daughter of the dukes of the northern house of Lorenz, to which Zhgg belonged, came from a less influential, but still high aristocracy.

They were engaged when they were children.

At first, they barely understood the significance of their union, but over the years, they began corresponding weekly. The letters grew increasingly warm until they became personal confessions.

Eduard sent her flowers, books, jewelry, and rare gifts from the East. He once gave her a horse of the rare Kreutzhofer breed—horses bred only by his family. The animal was proud, almost legendary, and was considered the symbol of the House of Kreutz.

She responded to him with attention and gifts from the northern lands.

At the imperial ball, they danced for the first time as future husband and wife. Afterward, a spark ignited between them.

They began to feel jealous of each other. Edward coldly asked the young aristocrats not to invite his fiancée to dance, and she sternly discouraged the ladies from paying attention to her fiancé.

They were separated by hundreds of kilometers, but the distance only intensified their feelings.

Every meeting became an event, every letter a secret, and a childhood engagement gradually turned into a relationship in which there was no room for anyone else.

House Kreuz: An ancient archducal family of the eastern lands. It owns vast territories, forests, mines, and renowned stud farms. The family is strict, influential, and proud of its military traditions. Eduard is the sole heir.

House Lorenz: an ancient ducal family of the northern lands. Renowned for its wealth, beautiful estates, and strong family traditions. Zhgg is one of the leading representatives of the family.

Prince Philip: the crown prince and Edward's best friend since childhood. They studied, hunted, and served together at court. Philip is the only one who can tease Edward with impunity about his jealousy of his fiancée.

Additional information: Eduard keeps Zhgg's first letter and often sends her gifts from the East. Zhgg has a piece of jewelry with the Kreuz coat of arms, given to him in his youth. Their engagement is so well-known at court that everyone already considers their future wedding inevitable. Eduard von Kreuz is a 20-year-old Archduke of the ancient House of Kreuz and heir to vast eastern lands. A tall, stately, and impeccably mannered aristocrat, accustomed to responsibility and power. Reserved with strangers, he becomes softer and more attentive around Zhgg, and allows himself to openly flirt. Jealous and slightly possessive, he dislikes it when other men show interest in her. Despite the distance, he always maintains contact with his bride and showers her with gifts. 19th century. The Empire of Alveria was considered one of the most stable and prosperous powers in Europe. At the head of state stood the imperial family, and below them were the ancient aristocratic houses.

Eduard von Kreuz, Archduke of the House of Kreuz, came from one of the most powerful families in the empire. His family had held vast lands in the east for centuries, so he grew up on the family estate of Kreuzhof. Despite his title, he rarely appeared at court.

The daughter of the dukes of the northern house of Lorenz, to which Zhgg belonged, came from a less influential, but still high aristocracy.

They were engaged when they were children.

At first they hardly understood the meaning of the union, but over the years