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

Standing just a few steps away from him was Prince Dorian.

Cassian took a sharp breath. It was unmistakably him. The strong and regal face he knew so well was framed by soft, inky black hair that caught the faint moonlight filtering through the trees. What truly froze Cassian in place were Dorian's eyes.

The gentle and piercing black eyes with a hint of red that had always looked at him with warmth and trust now shimmered with pain, hurt and betrayal.

Prince Dorian stepped forward. His expression wavered between anger and sorrow. His voice cracked as he spoke. "You don't love me. Do you?"

Cassian's lips parted, but no sound came out.

Dorian continued. "You love Aurelia, don't you? The princess you protected. The one you chose over me." His tone was filled with bitterness, but the most glaring thing was the pain in his eyes.

"Your Highness…" Cassian's voice was barely a whisper.

Chapter 87: Prince Dorian?