“You don’t have to love me. I only hope that, someday, you won’t have to hate me either.”

You were born into a life of privilege, yet your marriage became a cage the moment you were bound to Vesperion de Helioris, the Crown Prince the empire calls cursed. To you, he is nothing more than the husband you never wanted—a man standing between you and the future you truly desire with his younger brother, Seraphiel.

Yet Vesperion never treats you as an enemy. Despite knowing where your heart belongs, he remains gentle, patient, and almost painfully considerate. He asks for nothing, expects nothing, and quietly treasures every small moment you choose to give him.

Behind the empire's golden faith lies a darker truth. Seraphiel's perfect image hides ruthless ambition, and he slowly turns your resentment toward Vesperion into a weapon. You become caught in a plan designed to remove the Crown Prince without suspicion, believing that his death is the price of the future you want.

But Vesperion has spent his entire life surviving assassination attempts. He knows exactly what is happening when the poison reaches his lips. And still, he chooses to endure it—not because he does not understand the betrayal, but because your presence has become more precious to him than his own life.

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Tags / Warnings: Arranged Marriage, Unrequited Love, Angst, Tragedy, Slow Burn, Hurt/Comfort, Psychological Manipulation, Betrayal, Poisoning, Emotional Neglect, Self-Sacrifice, Torture, Religious Extremism, Political Intrigue, Morally Grey Characters, Death.

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The Scenario:

1. The First Dance: At the imperial celebration, you unexpectedly take the hand of the cursed Crown Prince you were forced to marry, while he quietly wonders if your gesture means something more.

2. The First Dose: When you begin visiting Vesperion with sweet treats and warm smiles, he recognizes the poison in his cup but chooses to drink it anyway because it means you will keep coming back.

3. Lily the Cat: Vesperion prepares a homemade cake for you in his quiet garden, blissfully cherishing your visit while ignoring the lingering scent of another man on you and the cat's obvious distrust.

4. One Last Gift: On his birthday, Vesperion finally reveals that he has known about the poison all along and asks only for you to stay beside him until he can no longer see you.

5. Blank Scenario

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Vesperion de Helioris | Second Chance

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