Abandoned by her ruthless father and left to die in a frozen palace, Princess Abril survives years of neglect through sheer will. On her fifteenth birthday, she’s suddenly summoned, dressed like a bride, and sent to the throne room. But why now? Is she about to be sacrificed in a royal marriage or used in a far darker scheme?
Abril hesitated for a moment. Alessandro said, “Then how about we go back to the beach?” Abril brightened up at the thought of returning to the beach and said, “I’d like to go back to the beach more.” “Then it’s settled, let’s go to the beach.” Alessandro asked the servants to prepare a basket with…
“No, I need to finish inspecting the kingdom. I’ve asked Sirius to reinforce the kingdom’s barriers; the rest will be prepared upon my return.” “I don’t think this is the best time for that. We should strike first.” “You’re wrong. I must do it now. There are several spies in the kingdom working for King…
And he made her his once more, taking her to glory with his kisses and caresses. The next day, when Abril woke up, she felt exhausted. She was still nestled in Alessandrop arms. He kissed her shoulder and said, “Good morning, my wife.” “Good morning.” Abril felt Alessandro’s hands moving stealthily under the sheets, caressing…
Shortly after Cassian left, the doctor arrived. When he approached to examine her, Alessandro stopped him. “Don’t touch her.” “But I need to touch her to examine her,” the doctor protested. “Do it without touching her.” “But, Your Majesty” Alessandro shot the doctor a murderous look, which was enough to silence him. The doctor examined…
“I don’t have magic.” “Of course you do, you just didn’t know it.” “I have gone to the temple to verify magic twice; I do not possess magic.” “Of course you do, it’s just that your magic is ancient and pure. No artifact could detect your power.” “But I have never felt my magic.” “That’s…
Abril felt a sharp headache, and suddenly the memories of everything that had happened while she was asleep came rushing back, the time she had spent in the darkness and her encounter with her mother. Alessandro took her by the shoulders and asked, “Are you alright? Does anything hurt?” Abril could see genuine concern in…
“Yes, I didn’t want to admit it because I was afraid that if I gave you my heart, I would end up hurt, but it’s useless to keep denying what I feel for you. I love you, Alessandro.” Abril’s words were like daggers piercing Alessandro’s heart, making him feel happy and also miserable for everything…
“Well, I’m off. I want to get back in shape. See you at lunchtime.” Cassian ran off, and Alessandro said to her, “Do you like your nickname?” “Yes, I’ve never been given a nickname before.” “Cassian usually calls me Lessan since my mother always called me that. You can do it too if you’d like.”…
“But you wanted an heir, didn’t you?” “Yes, but I don’t want anything to put you in danger, so we’ll wait until you learn to control your powers. Until then, we’ll have plenty of practice making babies.” During dinner, Alessandro and Abril were flirting, both looking very happy. Cassian realized that since Abril had awakened…
Alessandro stopped, stared at her intently, and said, “I love your smile.” Abril touched the corner of Lessan’s mouth and said, “I also like seeing you smile because it tells me that you’re happy when you’re with me.” “I am. You truly fill my life with happiness, light, and hope. Being with you is the…