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Chained Hearts: From Slavery to Sovereignty

Cassian had lived his life in the most miserable way. He had scrubbed the floors and washed the clothes in the cold winter and done everything just to please his uncle’s family, but in return, they sold him to a merchant only for a pouch of coins. And the merchant decided to gift him to the king of Aetherlyn, a faraway kingdom from his small village to show his loyalty and curry favor from the king. And he was the lucky one from the group to be choosen by the king. Thus he got the position of palace servant. Cassian thought maybe his life in the palace would be different, but he was bound to be disappointed as the people in the palace were far more sinister and ruthless. Scheming ran in their blood. And can anyone tell him why his path always crossed with the notorious first prince of the kingdom? The seemingly cold prince had an unpredictable temper. And why was he always drawn to him like a moth to a light? Will Cassian be able to survive in the palace where the true faces are hidden behind masks, or will he become more entangled in their schemes and just become a mere pawn in their game?

Violet_Melody99 · LGBT+
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Chapter 64: A challenge? I accept

The soft clinking of glasses and low murmurs of the noble filled that banquet as Princess Aurelia descended the staircase and walked towards the monarch of their kingdom.

Her small steps were deliberate and slow and her sapphire gown shimmering like an ocean under the moonlight.

She held her chin high and her lips pressed thinly in a small smile. Her mother's words echoing in her mind: "Grace is your weapon. Power your shield. Do not falter."

Her gaze swept across the room for a few seconds, and she met Cassian's encouraging smile. Her heart lightened at the moment, but it did not last long. Soon she reached the main hall where the high throne was located and where the king and queen awaited her.

King Alaric sat straight on the throne with a pride and stern expression, as a king should carry.

While Queen Selena radiated her icy elegance as always and her never-ending judging look.