"I...I don't want to be alone anymore." His smile fell, his eyes blinking at me in confustion. I bite my lip feeling it tremble as I think about all the events that lead up to this, "I'm tired of not having anyone on my side. I'm always at fault and I know it will always be my fault, but... every time I think I'm doing good, I'm reminded how wrong I really am, I'm reminded that no one really cares." I'm reminded that I'm just a bargaining chip, and I'm reminded that I'm a political tool, only taken in to ease someone's guilt, nothing more, everything less. Not a lot of people tried to hide it in the capital, even those outside of the capital would treat me the same way if they knew who I was. I feel my eyes tear up as I continue, "I'm tired of trying to please everyone. I will never win because I don't have anyone who cares to fight with me."

**Completed** Solara and Fuegoleon are engaged, but there is still trouble looming over their heads with the upcoming war with the devils. Additionally, if they wish to breach the gap between their nations, much work is still needed. Can their love sustain the rains that seek to extinguish their love? Or will something come between them in the end? The world in which they live is uncertain and filled with doubts and darkness, and it requires them to choose love time and time again. Sequel to "Embers of Sun and Flame" Cover art by @/ sugargun_ on Instagram

**Completed** This is a love story that unfolds during troubling times. Clover Kingdom facing threats from all around, but still two souls battle to merge themselves into one. Though it is not easy, especially given that one of them is not from Clover herself. But will their efforts be enough? Will their tender emotions burst into flames or shall the faintly flickering embers dim down and die out in the ashes? Originally posted on A03 and Tumblr in 2020. Cover art commissioned from CrazyCookieManiac The art in chapters is by me.