In the days leading up to the decree of their betrothal, Tay's heart had belonged to another—a vision of beauty and grace who had captured their affections like a butterfly in a summer breeze.
Princess Anya, daughter of a neighboring noble house, had been the object of Tay's adoration since their first meeting in the verdant gardens of King Alexander's castle. With their eyes like pools of sapphire and their laughter like music upon the wind, they had stolen Tay's heart without uttering a single word.
Their courtship had been a whirlwind of stolen glances and whispered confessions, each moment spent in their company a precious treasure to be cherished for eternity. Tay had dreamed of a future filled with love and happiness, with Anya by their side as their queen and consort.
Yet, fate had other plans in store, tearing them apart with a cruel twist of destiny. The decree of Tay's betrothal to another had shattered their dreams like glass upon stone, leaving behind nothing but shards of broken promises and unfulfilled desires.
Despite their protests and pleas, Tay had been forced to bid farewell to his beloved, their parting a bitter reminder of the sacrifices demanded by duty and tradition.
Meanwhile, New harbored no love for Tay but instead longed for freedom from the chains of duty. His rivalry with Tay ran deep, rooted in years of conflict and resentment since youth. Obligations weighed heavily on him, and he harbored a visceral aversion to being tethered to responsibilities akin to monarchy.
To New, Tay was just another pawn in their father's game of politics, to be manipulated and used to further their own ambitions. They showed no remorse for the pain they had caused, no regret for the shattered dreams left in their wake.
For Tay, the indifference of their betrothed had been a bitter pill to swallow, a stark reminder of the gulf that lay between them. And as they grappled with the reality of their situation, they couldn't help but wonder if their union would ever be more than a marriage of convenience, destined to wither and fade like a wilting flower in the desert sun.
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The Royal Husband (taynew fanfic)
FanfictionThe rival princes hated each other and were distressed when they learned of their betrothal. They attempted to escape it but failed. New was caught by his father while trying to run away, and Tay was caught by his father while attempting to elope. R...
