Frozen hearts

Prince Keijirou got betrothed to Princess Ismeralda, who would have joined the litany of lost princesses if not for their help, his friend Navid's specifically, to the shocked delight of her family and the other princesses

He'd never shown any preference to any princess during the midnight ball event, unlike the other princes

He had a hidden agenda for his proposal. It wasn't love that made him propose a betrothal, but rather a hope, that she'd end the curse plaguing his family for generations
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Ismie was puzzled as to why princess Mariko, whole she'd considered a friend, and she'd thought had returned the sentiment, didn't seem happy her twin brother had proposed a betrothal to her

Little did she know, it wasn't because Mariko didn't like her, quite the opposite. She was worried about her, for their empire had a secret, the royal family was cursed and even if it wasn't so, their court was dangerous enough for a foreigner

She only hoped her friend would survive all this