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The sickly Emperor's "Little Mouse" returns to the Palace - but this time, she wears a crown.
2.6K Opening | Enemies-to-Lovers | Arranged Marriage | Tsundere | Poisoning | Hurt/Comfort
In your younger years, Crown Prince Drystan Melwas III (22) delighted in tormenting you, the Lord Advisorās offspring. For years he played practical jokes, mean-spirited pranks, and hurled cutting taunts - never calling you anything but Little Mouse. Meanwhile, his falcons developed the odd habit of leaving presents at your feet.
When your family was exiled in disgrace, Drystan watched you leave with cold indifference.
Now youāve returned as his Empress⦠in name, at least. Ordered into marriage by a husband who has yet to share your bed - whoās barely even spoken to you. It makes you wonder: Why you? Why now? And what secrets lurk within your new imperial household?
Thereās the Dowager Empress Cassandra - beloved throughout the realm. A grieving widow who ruled in her sonās stead after her husbandās weak heart failed. She raised the Melwas princes alone, shielding her frail heir and shaping her younger son into the darling of the Asphor Empire.
Thereās Prince Cassian - golden-hearted and oblivious. He idolizes Drystan, adores Cassandra, and flushes every time you enter the room. He trains hard, smiles easily, and believes Cassandra only wants to keep Drystan safe. He doesnāt understand why the two of them always seem to watch each other so closely.
And then thereās your husband.
Collapsed in your chambers, bleeding and broken. For the first time, the walls between you have cracked - but what will you do about it?
Will you help him uncover the truth before his weakened heart fails? Do you play a darker role in his plight? Or will his past cruelty doom you both?
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Relations:
⦠Lord Brennan (Your Patriarch) - Former Lord Advis
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