Every thirty years, the royal family organizes an event known as "The Trial," where a chosen group of young women from across the nation compete for the crown and the affection of the prince. Prince Mason carries a notorious reputation as a charming flirt, known more for his vanity than for any inclination to settle down. He often uses women to fulfill his needs, discarding them once they have served their purpose. Among the participants is Rose, who finds herself reluctantly drawn into this grand spectacle. Burdened by a sense of obligation, she recognizes that declining the invitation is not an option. Yet, amidst the excitement, an unsettling certainty unfolds within her: the royals conceal secrets behind their polished exterior. ***** The voices were drawing nearer, and the fear of being captured gripped me tightly. I sprinted down the hallway, eyes wide and frantic, until a door appeared before me. Without hesitating, I flung it open and slipped inside, locking it slowly, my breath trembling in my throat. My gaze remained fixed on the door, a sense of dread coiling within me. And then I heard it-a voice that sent ice through my veins, wrapping around my heart with a crushing grip. "What are you doing here?" He growled, low and menacing, echoing off the walls and sending shivers down my spine... *****