Violet_Melody99

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?

Chained Hearts: From Slavery to Sovereignty

But Xalor couldn't stop himself and leaned in; the familiar scent of him wafted up to him. It was a scent he both detested and found oddly compelling. Despite the rage building within him, he inhaled deeply, trying to break the mix of emotions it stirred. The scent was a bittersweet echo of their past, a reminder of what once was, now twisted into something painfully saddening.

But unaware of all his emotions, Cassian, who was pinned helplessly against the wall, was on the brink of emotional collapse. He had been heading back to his quarters silently; his mind was filled with numerous thoughts.

He didn't know when this unknown figure had appeared from nowhere. The oppressive aura of murderous intent pressed down on him, making it hard for him to breathe, and the hold on his neck was painfully tight. The place where Xalor's hand gripped him burned with a strange, searing heat, a sensation that left Cassian feeling both confused and frightened.

Chapter 36: You're toying with me!!