The grand palace was a labyrinth of secrets, a fortress of whispered tales and hidden corridors. The kingdom’s crown jewel, a towering structure of gleaming marble and gold, was home to Princess [Y/N], heir to the throne. She was beautiful, radiant like the sun, yet lonely—a princess caged by her duties. The weight of her crown often left her isolated, with only the cold silence of the palace walls for company.
The only person she truly trusted was her butler, Rael. He had been by her side since she was a child, quiet yet ever-present, always a step behind her, ensuring her every need was met. His loyalty was unparalleled, his dedication unwavering. Yet, Rael was a mystery, a shadow who never quite revealed his true nature. His black hair and piercing gray eyes held an intensity that sometimes made [Y/N] shiver.
But Rael was no ordinary servant. The staff whispered about him when they thought no one was listening—rumors of how he always seemed to know things before they happened, of his unnatural strength and the way he could disappear from a room without a sound. He was the perfect butler, yet there was something more, something darker, lurking beneath his calm exterior.
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One chilly evening, as the golden light of the setting sun bathed the palace in a soft glow, [Y/N] found herself in the library, alone. She was reading by the fireplace when a soft creak echoed through the room. Startled, she looked up to see Rael standing in the doorway, his eyes fixed on her.
"Your Highness," he said in a low, smooth voice, "is everything to your satisfaction?"
[Y/N] nodded, but something in Rael’s gaze unsettled her. It wasn’t the first time she had caught him staring at her, and it always felt... too intense. Too intimate.
"You’ve been by my side for as long as I can remember, Rael," [Y/N] said softly, "but I know so little about you."
Rael’s lips curled into a faint smile, though his eyes remained cold. "It is my duty to serve, not to be known, Your Highness."
"But don’t you ever feel... alone?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.
Rael took a step forward, his eyes never leaving hers. "I am never alone, Princess. My place is with you. Always."
There was something in the way he said that sent a chill down her spine. The way he spoke, as if her life belonged to him, as if he were more than just her servant. She had always trusted Rael, but now, she wasn’t so sure.
Later that night, [Y/N] couldn’t shake the unease she felt. Lying in her grand bed, she stared up at the ceiling, the flickering candlelight casting eerie shadows on the walls. What was it about Rael that unsettled her so? She had grown up with him, trusted him with her life, yet now, something felt different.
As she drifted off to sleep, her dreams were filled with strange visions. She saw herself wandering through dark, endless corridors, Rael’s figure always just out of reach. His eyes, glowing with an unnatural light, followed her wherever she went. She tried to run, but her legs felt like lead, and no matter how fast she moved, he was always there, watching.
Suddenly, she awoke with a start, her heart pounding in her chest. The room was dark, the only sound was the soft crackling of the dying fire in the hearth. But something felt wrong. She wasn’t alone.
Her eyes scanned the room, and there, standing in the shadows at the foot of her bed, was Rael. His eyes, gleaming in the dim light, were fixed on her, unblinking.
"Rael?" [Y/N]’s voice trembled as she sat up, her heart racing. "What are you doing here?"
Rael stepped closer, his expression unreadable. "I’m always here, Princess. I will never leave your side."
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