1 Prologue

Disgraceful.

To have thought that a kiss would have broken her spell.

A kiss...

Amber eyes narrowed in contempt.

True Loves' Kiss...

A complete myth.

A ridiculously romantic notion...

True love was an excuse for a man to whisper sweet words until he had an unsuspecting woman within his bed. Ruby lips morphed into a frown as blood red nails gently stroked the silky feathers of the raven that was perched on her shoulder.

True Love... blasphemy.

The scoff escaped her lips as she turned away from the image of the black haired beauty and her "Prince."

The little fool would soon know the woes of heartache and confinement.

"Will your really leave the Princess be?" A deep baritone voice inquired. Amber eyes caught the face within the enchanted mirror, entrusted with mystical runes and jewels that aided the spirit of the mirror to manifest and speak her truths.

Truths she would never allow that pesky little fool to find out.

"Highness, you of all know the fate-" "I put the little fool to sleep, I gave her a way to escape that fate. She makes her own choices from here." The queens ice cold voice sliced through the mirrors soothing counsel. "My Queen-" "Be silent." The queen snapped. "There is no more need for me within her life."

The mirror watched his Queen breeze from the room, her black cape billowing behind her.

"Royal Queen, once fair and true,

Lost to the pain that hinders you

Only when your eyes can see

Will you know the truth beneath."