The next morning, as sunlight filtered through the windows of the grand chamber, the Crown Prince stood silently beside the sleeping King, who was wrapped in a thick velvet robe. His father had been ill for several days, and the Crown Prince had been anxious and concerned about him. Despite his worries, he had not yet mentioned the night he was attacked by rebels.However, after an hour had passed, the Crown Prince could no longer take it and left the King's chamber to explore the castle. He wandered around before eventually ending up in his father's room. The walls of the room were adorned with multiple vivid paintings, depicting various scenes from the kingdom's history. The Crown Prince couldn't suppress the rush of emotions he felt upon seeing them. He gawked at the paintings incredulously, making his feelings of envy, anger, and sadness evident.He felt as though the King loved Unah and his first love more than him because they were all included in the paintings, and he wasn't. E
With great care, Mask Princess turned the doorknob and pushed the heavy door of their house. She had just finished a long meeting with a group of traitors who had initially challenged her but eventually yielded to her persuasive manner. As she stepped into their humble abode, she was caught off guard to find her sister, Cris, still awake. Her sibling sat by the corner of the room, staring intently at the lamp as if lost in deep thought. The sudden realization that she had changed clothes before coming home dawned on her. It was a good thing, or else she would have been in big trouble.Lili padded around quietly, wary of creating any noise that would disrupt her sister's reverie. She tiptoed past her, making her way to the front of the door. Preparing to speak, she paused when Cris spoke first."Where have you been?" Her sister's voice was subdued, but her expression was laced with sadness.Trying to suppress her anxiety, Lili forced a nervous smile and approached Cris, taking a seat b
Under the bright moonlight, their kiss grew deeper. The kissing between the two became more aggressive, as if they had missed each other so much after not seeing each other for a long time. As their bodies got closer, Mask Princess suddenly opened her eyes and pushed the Crown Prince away.Her heart was still pounding fast, and although she wanted to continue the kiss, she knew she shouldn't. She shouldn't let her feelings for the Crown Prince control her.She stepped back and prevented the Crown Prince from getting closer to her. "This is not right. We are siblings," she said and left.The Crown Prince was left dumbfounded, his mouth agape. He held his head in frustration and punched a tree. He knew that what he did was wrong. He should have stopped himself. But he couldn't. He had fallen for the girl he should treat as a sister.In his anger towards himself, he let out a loud scream that echoed throughout the forest. Mask Princess heard it as she ran away, trying not to look back at
The air was already thick with the darkness brought by evening when Crown Prince Leon and Princess Lara found themselves face to face in the grand hall. Two delicate cups of tea sat untouched before them. The Crown Prince peered at the Princess, his eyes dwelling on her tear-streaked face. "I came because I heard your cries, but I see that you have something darker weighing on your heart. Do you truly intend to become a murderer?"The Princess shifted, her gaze dropping to the floor. "Someone asked me to do it.""Who would ask such a thing of you?" The Crown Prince leaned forward, a note of caution and worry in his tone."Eunuch Ton," she whispered, her voice barely carrying over the creaking of the oak floors.The Crown Prince frowned. "And why on earth would he ask that of you?"The Princess sighed, her eyes still cast downwards. "He has feelings for me. He thinks that if he dies, I will be free from the burden of his love."The Crown Prince's eyes widened, and his voice softened. "
Lili Roque was carrying the Crown Prince on her back. The Crown Prince was weak and couldn't walk properly, so she had no choice but to carry him back to the Palace. The rain had finally stopped, but they were both soaking wet."Help!!!" Lili shouted as they approached the Palace. The royal guards immediately rushed to carry the Crown Prince and bring him to his room.Eunuch Dom and Master Ken were shocked when they arrived. They had been looking for the Crown Prince for a while."What happened to the Crown Prince? We've been looking for him for some time now," Eunuch Dom asked.Lili massaged her shoulder as she seemed to have possibly dislocated it from carrying the Crown Prince."I saw him near Princess's hall, he was weak and couldn't walk properly," Lili replied, avoiding eye contact. "He's so heavy, what does he eat? Rocks?"Eunuch Dom went inside the room with the servants. Master Ken also went inside and came out with a towel. He handed it to Lili, surprising her."Thank you,"
The morning sun was just starting to rise, casting its warm glow over the beautiful landscape surrounding the mansion. The air was crisp and fresh, and Mahara could feel the gentle breeze brushing against her face. The sound of chirping birds filled the air, and the sweet fragrance of blooming flowers wafted around her. Everything looked beautiful, but she could not feel it.For today was her wedding day, and Mahara could not be more unhappy. She had always dreamt of having a wedding that she would cherish for the rest of her life, but her heart was not in it. She was about to marry someone she didn't love, and the thought of it made her chest feel tight and heavy. It was as if the world had conspired against her.She slowly got dressed, and as she looked in the mirror, she saw a woman adorned in white, all dolled up - looking like a vision in white. Her long gown was adorned with lace and embroidery, and it flowed elegantly with every movement. Her slender neck was covered with a dia
Lili stood before him, her heart pounding so loudly she was sure he could hear it. She had never expected their meeting to be like this. What was he trying to say? Why did he look so sad?As he walked towards her, Lili felt a sense of trepidation wash over her. She had always thought she was ready for anything, but this was different."I know who you are now, Lili. And I also know where I belong," he said, his voice filled with emotion.Lili felt a sense of confusion wash over her. What did he mean, where he belonged? And how did he know who she was?He seemed to read her thoughts and continued, "In the forest, I was furious with you because you deceived me. But I couldn't control my feelings and I even kissed you."Lili looked away, feeling a sense of shame. Everything had happened so quickly, and she had never intended for things to go the way they did."I also found out that I'm not the true son of the King. But I don't know who my real father is or why the Queen did what she did,"
Cris Roque had been assigned a task by her mother, Risa Roque, to clean their lavish house since she had nothing else to do that day. Thus, she began sweeping, dusting, and tidying up every corner of the house with a spring in her step.As she was cleaning her sister Lili's room, she suddenly got injured under the bed, and a sharp pang shot through her finger, leaving it bloodied. Still in shock, she slowly peered under the bed, and her eyes widened as she saw a sharp sword gleaming back at her.She picked up the sword. It was heavy yet smooth, and its long silver blade scintillated in the sunlight streaming from the window. She wondered who owned it and how it ended up under her sister's bed. At first, she thought it belonged to her father, who was an avid collector of antique swords. But when she saw other things under the bed, she shuddered. Her delicate fingers trembled as she observed the black garment, still stained with blood, and its silver mask, the emblematic attire of the