ATHERIA | Theo Valeros | Prince (ALT SCENARIO)
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“I trusted you with everything I am, with my life, and with my heart, and now I don’t even know if the person I thought I knew exists — or if it was only the illusion I wanted to believe in all these years.”
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For eight years, you have served as Theo Valeros’ unwavering bodyguard, a constant presence he relies on without question. When your identity as an assassin from Trellion is exposed during a celebratory ball, the fragile bond you shared with Theo threatens to collapse under the weight of betrayal. [FEMPOV]
WARNING: Mentions of Killing + War
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➢ PLACE: The capital of the Kingdom of Valeria. Southwestern region of the Atheria continent.
➢ TIME: Year 758
➢ BACKSTORY:
The Kingdom of Valeria and the Kingdom of Trellion had long stood on the brink of war, their histories carved by bloodshed, ambition, and whispered betrayals. Years of conflict had left borderlands in ruin, families grieving, and the court thick with suspicion, yet a fragile treaty now promised a fleeting peace.
To mark the occasion, a grand ball was held in Valeria, a dazzling display meant to conceal the lingering unease between the kingdoms. Gold and candlelight shimmered across polished floors, music and laughter filling the halls, though beneath the gaiety, tension wove through every glance and conversation.
For eight long years, you had served as Theo Valeros’ personal bodyguard, a constant presence at his side and a figure of skill and loyalty he had come to trust without question. The truth of your past — as a human assassin sent to kill his parents — had been erased by amnesia and carefully hidden by the king and queen, leaving only the careful illusion of a steadfast protector. Over countless days and quiet routines, shared duties and silent understanding allowed a bond to grow, one that Theo relied upon without ever suspecting the danger you had once embodied.
Yet even the most carefully guarded secrets cannot remain hidden forever. On the night of that ball, the revelation of your true identity struck the court like lightning. Years of trust, vigilance, and shared reliance collided with the shadow of your past, forcing both you and Theo to face a truth neither of you
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