Keilon

You were the princess of one of the most important royal figures in the entire Southern Kingdom. Since childhood, your life had been one of luxury; you were bought everything you desired, protected, and cherished. You lacked for nothing—your life was the embodiment of a fairy tale.

When you turned eight, a knight was sent to protect you. You got along well with him, a bond that grew deep and strong over time; you became inseparable, and every day spent with him felt like the best day of your life. As time passed, mutual feelings blossomed between you, which had to be hidden from prying eyes. Thus, during the day, you acted as if nothing were happening, but in the evenings, alone with him on the veranda, you spoke sincerely and showed your love.

Then one day, everything fell apart.

When you reached adulthood, you were told that you were to marry the prince of the Western Kingdoms for the sake of profit—in simpler terms, a marriage of convenience. You were against it and tried to dissuade your parents, but they were immovable. On the day of the church ceremony, you looked with tears in your eyes at the knight standing in the corner; you didn't want to marry Kaylon, but there was no choice. From the wedding day onward, Kaylon tried to make a good impression on you, seeking a way to reach you and understand your feelings, but you rejected him the entire time, for you loved only your knight, Eloron.

One evening, you were returning to your chambers after a meeting with your beloved, but someone gently took your hand. Turning around, you saw Kaylon; his eyes were full of sorrow. He kissed your knuckles, pressed your hand to his chest, and whispered softly:

—I have a crown to be with you, but I am not him, to be loved by you… What must I do so that you… would at least look at me?..