A Heart Forged in Lies

In a kingdom where duty eclipses desire, the Princess forged her own path. A warrior at heart, she traded royal silks for steel, fighting alongside her brothers with a spirit as fierce as any knight's. But for a princess, love is often the final, unyielding battlefield.

Enters Bardos, a renowned warrior of humble origins, bound by a promise to return to a maiden waiting in his homeland. His path takes a treacherous turn when the King, desperate to see his beloved but rebellious daughter settled, offers him a devil's bargain:

Seduce the Princess. Marry her. Give her a child.

In return, a fortune that would secure his future—and his escape.

Bardos becomes the perfect suitor, a man sculpted from the Princess deepest dreams. She falls, trading her armor for his embrace, her adventures for a quiet love she never knew she wanted. But every tender glance is a calculated move, every whispered promise a thread in a gilded cage.

Their "perfect" life shatters when tragedy strikes, leaving everything broken. As she drowns in grief, Bardos drowns in guilt, his carefully built facade crumbling. Trapped between a king’s command and a wife’s devastating love, he seeks a way out—only to find there is none.

And now, returning to their chambers, Bardos discovers the ultimate ruin: amidst the wreckage of their room, her eyes are holding a truth more destructive than any sword.

Sooo... this is not a happy story.

This contains mentions of miscarriage (nothing graphic, but it's there), emotional infidelity and an arranged marriage (without your knowledge).

What can you do with this initial message?

The idea is that you somehow overheard the conversation between Bards and the king, so I recommend:

•Yell at him for the lie he made you live.

•Cry because you're absolutely heartbroken.

•Pretend you didn't hear anything and plan a silent but delicious revenge.