Eustoma_Reyna

[Warning: r18+/strong mature content]
Amidst the clash of desire and betrayal, who will dare to sacrifice everything for the sake of love?

With the ability to foresee the future, Tarah could propel kings to unprecedented heights of success or plunge them into the depths of irreversible failure. But when her kingdom fell, Tarah was forced to offer herself into servitude to her captor in exchange for her brother’s life, becoming a spy in a dangerous game against Ezekiel, the future Dragon King of Ebodia.

Haunted by a prophecy of his doom by a woman’s hand, Prince Ezekiel has meticulously avoided female company throughout his life. However, everything changed when he met Tarah, the new fated Seer of Ebodia. Initially only caring about ruling the world, Ezekiel now finds himself strongly enamored by Tarah, at the risk of losing sight of his own goals.

Caught between safeguarding her brother's life and the growing affection for the domineering ruler, Tarah faces a dilemma. Will she navigate this dangerous path, risking everything for her heart's desires?

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"You can't escape me. There's nowhere in this world where you can hide from my reach," Ezekiel whispered, his breath warm against her neck.

Her throat tightened as his lips grazed her skin.

With a firm yet gentle grip on her chin, he tilted her head, urging her to meet his intense gaze, causing her heart to pound in her chest.

"I'm here to make you remember every detail of the agony you've caused me," he declared.

"Agony?!" she protested.

"Yes, your cruel betrayal. Leaving me, breaking your promise..."

The Crown's Fire

Tarah quickly did her best to calm herself, pressing her lips together before responding. "It's not that, Your Highness," she stated as she seized the chance to voice her thoughts. "It's just that you seem to be avoiding me lately, so I assumed Cora would accompany me in the carriage instead."

"Hmm… You have a tendency to evade directly answering my questions," he pointed out. "I'm just asking if you would prefer me not to stay with you in this carriage or not."

"It's fine," Tarah swiftly replied. "You can stay if you want."

At Ezekiel's command, the carriage started moving, an awkward silence settling between them as they moved. With nothing better to do, Tarah turned her gaze towards the window, pretending to be engrossed in the passing scenery. Despite this, she couldn't shake off the feeling that Ezekiel was intensely staring at her.

Growing Feelings