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I became the spoil of the man who trampled and burned everything I had, the conqueror who killed the only sibling I ever loved in this world.
“You’ll still have to accept me, Isabel.”
Life was hell, but I had to endure. I had to survive until the end.
Just as my sister prophesied, I was destined to be captured by the First Emperor, Kailhart, and bear the child who would save the world.
It was a time when we were cruel to each other, wounding one another whenever we touched, yet we were destined to become hopelessly entangled nonetheless.
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“Is it true? That you never wanted our child from the beginning?”
The flower’s roots had been cut away and its thorns carefully removed. It was perfectly arranged, so that no one would prick their finger while admiring it. I’d always taken this sight for granted, but suddenly it felt different.
“Isabel.”
Everything irritated me. I tore at my collar, gasping for breath. At that moment, Kailhart’s shadow fell, crushing the flower beneath his feet.
“I knew… I always knew we were destined to hurt each other. But still… I never imagined it would come to this…”
A bitter laugh escaped me as everything around us began to fade into a pale blur, drained of colour.
“No, Isabel!”
This is the future I chose. Watch closely.
For my family. For my child.
