PROLOGUE

I can't run any further. I tried my best to run as fast as I could whilst I gasped for air. What did I do wrong? All I did was become the best wife I could for him, I made sure to not put shame onto the royal family. When he killed our children and lied about their well-being, I---

My thoughts were brought to a halt as I felt another body slammed itself onto me, bringing us on the ground. I looked up and was faced with my husband's eyes, filled with rage as his hands circled around my neck.

"You shouldn't have been born! Because of you, my life has been hell from the very start!" I heard him shout as his hands tighten it's grip. I can feel the tears pooling from my eyes as my body started getting weaker. I heard him loud and clear, I can also hear the pain in his voice as he said those words. Why? Why did it feel like those words weren't directed towards me but at the same time is?

Whatever he did to hurt and embarrass me, I can never get myself to completely hate him. I know I am foolish but even at death's door, I can't help but give out a pained chuckle as I thought to myself 'Fuck, I still love you.'

"You are going to die and yet here you are chuckling…" He whispered harshly.

"Am I not allowed to laugh at myself? Do you not find it funny how I am still with you all these years, now finally reaching my end by your own hands, and still think of how much I love you?" I was able to softly mutter when his hands loosened up around my neck.

I can see the anger in his eyes come back as he tightens his hands around my neck tighter than he had done earlier.

"I want you to die, no, I NEED you to die." I felt tears fall onto my face, I looked up to see my dear husband crying as if he regretted something, I weakly raised my arm and placed my hand onto his cheek. He flinched at first but didn't do anything to separate my hand from his cheek.

"I still love you." I said as I felt myself slowly losing my life.

"I love you too, I have never hated you, nor have I killed our children. If only I was stronger, I could've saved you too." Is what I heard before finally succumbing to death.