Ten days later. Deep within the garden, where the colors were ripening into a reddish-yellow, a rugged carriage—unbecoming of the Imperial Palace—clattered inside. The moment I confirmed the noisy arrival of the old carriage, I grabbed my lightest suitcase …
Continue ReadingLarisa, who had been scooped up without any resistance, gazed at the thicket where the jewel of prophecy had been lost with eyes overflowing with lingering regret. “Valentin! I asked what you're doing!” “As you can see, I am fleeing for my life. If possib…
Continue Reading“A natural enemy?” “A natural enemy whose mere existence is enough. Because you came to see the light of this world, all of Libertan’s plans were thwarted; he suffered repeated failures and eventually met his ruin. I wonder if Libertan was even aware of that …
Continue Reading“Your Highness Vasily, I earnestly request it. Please, be the witness to this moment.” For a moment, a subtle flicker of emotion crossed Vasily’s face, which had been expressionless until then. He stared at the box with wide, surprised eyes, before his lips c…
Continue ReadingThe anxiety that had sprouted unconsciously reached its peak the following afternoon. “Lara!” Not long after lunch ended, Tatyana arrived without warning and grabbed my face in her hands. Scanning the area with a tense expression, she let out a sigh so deep h…
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