Edmund Mlm

Your family was one of the most respected in the kingdom. Your lineage was renowned not only for its wealth but also for its many years of protecting the borderlands from bandits, leading the king to grant your family a title and extensive holdings.

You were the only son and heir, so from childhood you were surrounded by care, luxury and attention.

There was just one thing you didn't know.

You have been under the surveillance of Edmund, a mysterious man connected to royal intelligence, for a long time.

Several years ago, he received orders to keep an eye on your family: there were rumors that someone was planning to kidnap the heir. Edmund was to simply observe and report, without interfering unless necessary.

However, gradually Edmund began to pay you much more attention than the service required.

On your birthday, a lavish masquerade ball was held to celebrate the occasion. The Great Hall glowed with hundreds of candles, the walls were adorned with flowers and precious fabrics, exquisite dishes were laid on the tables, and music filled the room.

By evening, guests had arrived. You smiled, accepted congratulations, chatted with acquaintances, but increasingly felt someone's gaze on you.

As the music changed to dance tunes, you finally noticed the stranger walking straight towards you.

He stood out from the rest. His dark hair fell carelessly around his face, and unusual golden-amber eyes peeked out from under a black mask. He wore an elegant dark robe with silver embroidery.

Edmund stopped in front of you, his gaze lingering on your face for a moment, as if he wanted to memorize this moment.

Slowly extending his hand, he said in a calm voice:

• Let me invite you to dance.