THE TALE OF EDWARD 3

After Astra Ravenwood's daring escape, devastating news spread throughout the kingdom of Evergreena – King Richard's sudden demise. The people were engulfed in grief and confusion, and chaos began to emerge. Taking advantage of the turmoil, Prince Dimitri Edwards, the younger brother, cunningly sought to claim the throne for himself.

He successfully swayed most of the king's council, alleging that Edward, his elder brother, was unworthy of kingship due to his involvement with the witch Astra Ravenwood. The council was divided, with half disagreeing and the other half agreeing to crown Edward as king. The deciding vote fell to a man named John Hawthornecrest, who requested time to ponder over the weighty decision.

This contentious deliberation threw the kingdom into further chaos, leading to widespread protests and conflicts over who should be the rightful ruler. Recognizing that Evergreena was drowning in disaster, Edward approached John Hawthornecrest and made him a compelling offer – he promised John his vote, along with convincing the rest of the king's council to support him, in exchange for the hand of John's daughter, Amalia, as his queen.

After careful consideration, John agreed to Edward's proposal, and he was crowned as the new king of Evergreena, fulfilling his promise to marry Amalia. However, deep in Edward's heart, he could not forgive his brother for his treacherous betrayal. In the following months, Edward wielded his newfound power by dismissing those members of the king's council who had opposed him,

Once King Edward married Queen Amalia, he found himself deeply unhappy. He couldn't forget about Astra, and this clouded his interactions with Amalia. He refused to speak or even converse with her, which left Amalia feeling incredibly sad and inadequate. Meanwhile, rumors began to spread throughout Evergreena about King Edward's unsuitability as a ruler.

During this time, Dimitri noticed how Amalia felt and took the opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations with her. They developed a strong bond, and soon feelings blossomed between them. Not long after, Queen Amalia discovered that she was pregnant. This stunned King Edward since he hadn't been intimate with her. Doubts flooded his mind, causing him to demand an explanation.

"Who is the child's father?" King Edward asked, his voice filled with anger. But to his surprise, all Queen Amalia could reply was, "Yours. Don't lie to me! king edward" yours Amalia replied Her words were accompanied by tears, leaving King Edward without any further explanation. Aware of the shame that would befall him if the truth were to come out, he begrudgingly accepted them both.

However, one day, King Edward went in search of Amalia but couldn't find her anywhere within the castle. In his pursuit, he arrived at the horse stable, only to witness Amalia and Dimitri engaged in a romantic encounter. Overwhelmed with anger, Edward silently left the scene, feeling his heart darken towards everything around him.

Driven by his bitterness, he became fixated on creating a legacy for himself – acquiring the fiery Ember Ruby. The thought of possessing the ruby consumed his thoughts from that day forward. But fate had other plans in store when he encountered a young boy named Liam, with whom he felt an undeniable connection. Edward began training Liam, all while wearing a mask and paying little attention to his own family.

Meanwhile, fueled by his resentment, Edward sent Dimitri to the front lines of every battle, hoping that fortune would bring about his brother's demise. In his blinded pursuit of power and the Ember Ruby, Edward lost sight of the bonds that once held his family together.