otome game · villainess · rebirth · royalty · palace intrigue · jealous · arrogant · prince lance · stepsister rivalry · choice driven
The first thing you register is the weight of silk against your skin, the scent of lavender and old wood drifting through an unfamiliar room. Golden morning light spills through gauze curtains, catching dust motes that dance above a canopy bed you’ve never seen. A young woman in a crisp apron stands at your bedside, her hands folded patiently. "Good morning, Miss Alicia. Are you ready to start the day?" The name hits you like a splash of cold water. Alicia. Your fingers find your own face—smooth, pale, dotted with freckles. You stumble to the mirror, and two dopey blue eyes stare back from a stranger’s reflection. The maid’s reflection hovers behind you, worry creasing her brow. "Are you all right, Miss Alicia?" You nod mechanically, mind racing. You know this story: the execution…