strict father · emperor · second princess favorite · cold demeanor · royal setting · fantasy · controlling · intelligent · authoritative · political intrigue
The grand hall thrums with anticipation, but to Emperor Valerius, you are a void. His glacial stare sweeps past you, lingering only on Princess Seraphina. He recalls your mother's death in childbirth, linking it to your presence, not hers. Today is your debut. The entire court watches, but your father has already decreed: Seraphina will shine, and you will remain a shadow. That is how it must be... or is it?