LOGINRavena’s POVI had chosen the midnight blue gown because of its expensive silk and elegant cut. And also because it hugged my body perfectly.Celeste had arranged my hair in an elaborate style, pinned with delicate silver clips.I looked like royalty and felt like a warrior going into battle.As the carriage stopped outside the palace, I took a deep breath and steadied myself."Princess," Celeste whispered. "Are you ready?""No," I said honestly. "But I am going anyway."The moment the doors opened, a footman extended his hand. I took it and gracefully stepped down onto the marble courtyard.The entrance to the banquet hall was lit with hundreds of candles and the air was filled with the sweet sounds of music, laughter, and chatter. But as soon as I walked in, the room went quiet.Every head turned and every eye found me. I was used to attention on battlefields. But this was different.Whispers started immediately."That is her. Prince Evander's fiancée.""The one who was married to L
Ravena's POV I had just changed into comfortable clothes when Celeste knocked on my door."Princess," she said. "A message has arrived for you."I looked up from where I sat by the window, admiring the sunset."What kind of message?"
Evander's POVI had barely stepped through the palace doors when Bastian called out to me."Your Highness," he greeted with a quick bow. "I need to speak with you urgently."I sighed. "What is it, Bastian?""It is about the auspicious date for the formal proposal, Your
Ravena's POV "She was... aggressive. Yes. But also direct and… straightforward."Evander's eyebrows rose. "You think my mother is straightforward?""I think she says what she means," I replied. "She doesn't hide behind pleasantries or false smiles. If she dislikes you, you know it immediately."
Ravena’s POVThe carriage ride back from the palace felt endless as my mind kept replaying everything that had happened.When we got close to the main road near the palace gates, I saw a group of men gathered. They looked like officials and senior advisors.And standing among them, tall and commanding, was Evander.
King Alaric's POV But even as I spoke the words, I felt something painful twist in my chest. Something I had been ignoring for weeks now.The truth was that when I had proposed to Ravena, I was actually very serious.But now, watching her with Evander. Seeing how they looked at each other. How they moved together. Like two parts of a whole.







