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Dutiful Love

Almost five thousand years ago, Selene was the strongest kingdom in the universe, ruled by Cyrus Sol Selene. Rumours had it that he killed his father to take over the throne. Everybody bowed down at his shadow's mere presence. Everyone except her. Nila, the overlooked daughter of King Veer, was nothing more than a pawn in her father’s desperate gamble to save his crumbling kingdom. Offered as a sacrifice to the notorious king, she was thrust into a marriage forged by fear and power. Bound to a man as dangerous as he is captivating, Nila must navigate a court of shadows, secrets, and blood. Will she find a way to escape the grasp of the werewolf king, or will she fall into his arms? As they navigate through life, Cyrus and Nila are pulled together and apart by fate. What will they choose? Duty or Love? Filled with action, heartache, and quiet moments of connection, this story is about love, loss, and the courage to embrace the unknown.

june_song · Fantaisie
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The Queen.

After their playful reconciliation, Cyrus led Nila through the mansion's grand corridors, guiding her gently with a hand placed at her back. The rich scents of roasted spices, fresh herbs, and warm bread met them as they entered the dining hall, filling Nila with a comforting sense of warmth. Despite getting used to the marble floors, gold chandeliers, and long rows of candlelit tables Nila couldn't shake the faint sadness that came with sitting alone in such a vast space for most of the time.

They took their seats across from each other, the flickering candlelight casting warm shadows across their faces. Cyrus noticed the subtle shift in her expression. He leaned forward, eyes attentive. "Nila?" he said softly. "What's on your mind?"