Warnings Dark themes including coercion, non-consensual physical contact, emotional abuse, power imbalance, implied past trauma, forced arrangements, and mature content. Not suitable for all readers. Read at your own discretion. Story Description In a world of imperial courts and country-personified royalty, Lady Y/n navigates a gilded cage of duty, gossip, and dangerous bargains. Dressed for a grand ball that doubles as a matchmaking arena, she faces controlling empresses, predatory princes, and a haunting vow made in desperation. What begins as tender memories and whispered secrets soon unravels into suffocating possession and quiet fury-where escape feels impossible and every smile hides a threat. A dark gothic romance of power, betrayal, and fragile defiance. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Started: 31.12.2021.) (Finished: 8.8.2023.) [Rewritten: (start)12.2.2026. (Ongoing)] (Time it took to write this book (including time gaps): 1 year, 7 months, 9 days) [New Cover: 23.3.2023.] [New Cover: 11th June 2024.] [New Cover: 5th February 2026.]
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