𝐇𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞

𝐕𝐈𝐈

During the banquet, Helios' gaze kept following Selena.

Little by little, brief memories came to light.

Children running through a field of tulips, laughing loudly.

Little chuckles and little hands full of chocolate.

All these memories came back to him little by little.

He remembered her smile, her laughter, even their promise.

He remembered a little girl with stars hidden in her eyes.

Now, the little girl full of life become a graceful and glamourous woman.

He wanted to know her more.

But, he noticed how Selena was avoiding avoid him like the plague.

Truthfully, she did not have the strength to face him directly.

However, her mind keeping on wondering, "Who is Irina?".

No one had told her about this young woman and her love affair with the prince.

No one had told her about the unconditional love the two share.

No one, not even her dear and tender father.

When she reached twelve years old, a party was held in her honor.

She was the gem of Saldariagga and exquisite beauty to boost.

From an early age, she received countless marriage proposals.

None of them were accepted by her dear father.

In fact, she was already engaged with the Crown Prince since childhood.

Years ago, her father and her traveled to the Empire to discuss political issues.

Coincidentally, she met Helios who was supposed to travel abroad at that time. 

The two were inseparable all through their stay.

In the end, their parents thought it would be brilliant if the two were betrothed.

When she discovered that in the future she will be his wife, she was happy.

But, the dream is far from reality.

When she grew up, countless rumors appeared to discrete her.

Most of them were from noblewomen, friends with Duchess Liliana.

The latter was the daughter of Prime Minister Miyszo.

For a long time, she hated Selena to the core.

However, it was not always like this.

She was her best friend together with Azriel, the Commander of the Knight's son.

For years, they were in a friendly relation until her fifteenth birthday.

Since that day, Liliana cut off Selena from her entourage and spread malicious rumors.

At first, Selena was heartbroken but, eventually, she let her go.

Thankfully, Azriel remained her best friend and even came here with his father and her.

Selena was so lost in her thoughts that she didn't notice her surroundings.

Then, suddenly, a young woman stepped forward and greeted her.

She was exquisitely beautiful, a peerless beauty.

"Greetings your Highness, my name is Irina Yuste"