Forward is the only way

"Don't… go back there, Your Highness. It might sound pretentious of me, but the crown prince scares me. He was cruel to those who opposed him, but the depths of his cruelty to those who betray him are far more ominous. He will not let you off easily."

Roman let out a deep sigh and snapped his eyes as those words days ago repeated in his head. He gazed at the empty hallway and trod carefully, recalling the look on Violet's face when she asked him to stay.

He loved her for years — even before Violet and Carlos got married or even met. 

He should've married her. He already planned on proposing to the most beautiful woman he laid his eyes on. However, it was obvious his plan didn't head that route. Carlos got in the way; the man who had always hated Roman for one reason.