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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

When Dorian finally pulled back, Cassian's lips were swollen, his eyes glassy.

His heart thundered in his chest, but it wasn't just from the kiss—it was from the recognition, the clarity that shattered every doubt.

"Dorian…" Cassian breathed, barely able to speak. "How are you here? I thought—you...you—"

But Dorian silenced him with another kiss, fiercer this time, filled with possession and heat. His hand cupped the back of Cassian's neck, anchoring him in place, refusing to let him escape—not that Cassian tried. He melted into the touch like he'd been waiting for it all his life, reasoning crumbling under the weight of sensation.

He knew he should demand answers. He knew he should pull away.

Chapter 142: Exposed Before Him