Chapter 2: Ivy (Envy)

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In the cold, dark alleyways of the capital, Ivy waited. Her emerald eyes were fixed on Victor as he basked in his self-worth. "Why should he have everything?" she whispered, her hands tightening around the vines that adorned her wrists. She longed for his wealth, beauty, and power, but her jealousy grew into something far darker.

That night, Ivy attempted to sabotage Victor’s rise by poisoning his drink. But Victor’s sharp instincts led to a confrontation. As their eyes locked in the palace hall, Ivy lashed out, her envy fueling her attacks. “You think you’re better than everyone else!” she spat, and the fight began.

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