d. His engagement party dazzled with wealth and prestige, hosted in the grand ballroom of the Thorne Estate. Enchanted chandeliers floated above, casting twinkling l
aphina, his bride-to-be, moved like a vision across the floor, her sapphire-threaded gown sparkling li
, Kaelan f
f expectations bore down like a crown of iron. Needing air
hushed voices. Seraphina stood close to Lysander
to notice, and we can finally h
chuckle was
d in that moment, replaced by the cold sting of betrayal. Love, he realiz