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

Dorian said in a deep voice while lifting Cassian's chin and gazing into his pale blue eyes.

Dorian found himself lost in those deep eyes. They contained hesitation, fear, accusation, and something more, something he couldn't describe.

But he didn't like the look of accusation in Cassian's eyes.

"Don't ever lower your head in front of me. Look at me in the eyes, Cassian," Dorian said in an authoritative tone, his hand still holding the delicate jaw of Cassian.

Cassian looked at the otherworldly face in front of him. He could see the fine edges on his face, sharp eyebrows, and deep eyes. Looking at those deep eyes, Cassian felt like he had seen them before, even closer than now, but he couldn't remember where.

Cassian's eyes trailed down to Dorian's lips. They were pressed thinly, and Cassian found his mind wandering again in the wrong direction.

Chapter 45: You never asked me!