[Mature content] A tale of two princesses unfolds within the pages of this captivating story. Born from the same womb, their destinies diverge dramatically. One, the embodiment of beauty and promise, is hailed as Rosemane's future. The other, hidden away in the depths of the palace, suffers in shackles. As the notorious King of Lowoak, known as the Black Death, unleashes chaos across the five kingdoms, a marriage is proposed to bring peace. But will the lord of Rosemane sacrifice his beloved Cayaline flower? Or will the forgotten daughter, teetering on the edge of death, be thrust into the clutches of the Black-hearted King instead? Journey into a world of untold secrets, profound choices, and a fateful union that will mold the fate of kingdoms.
Selena lay in a deep slumber, completely unaware of her impending misfortune. As her dreams whisked her away to a far-off land, she tossed and turned in her sleep. Suddenly, with a loud thud, she rolled off the bed, taking her quilt along with her.
"Agrh…arrgh that hurts," she whispered in the quilt her head buzzing. She wormed her way out of the quilt and her dishevelled head of hair popped out from underneath.
With her sheepish eyes, she noticed that Alfie wasn't in his cage or anywhere else. Every morning when she woke up he would have either left his cage to sleep beside her or curled up in her cage. It depended on his mood really.
A soft knock came from the door. That's because the noise was so loud that it caught the attention of Joan, who had been waiting dutifully outside. She rushed inside, her eyes widening in surprise at the sight before her. "Your Majesty! Are you alright?" she exclaimed, her voice filled with concern.