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𝐈𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐢 𝐀𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐢 of the Pandya Dynasty barely knew her homeland. At four years old, she'd been sent to Rome by her father, the Raja Nedunjeliyan, to cement closer relations with the formidable Roman Empire. She was the key piece in a long-standing betrothal: it had been determined that she would marry the only grandson of the Emperor.

𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐋𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐮𝐬 𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐮𝐬 𝐀𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐮𝐬 of the Roman Empire had been newly five years old when he first lay eyes on his future wife. Though neither of them had any choice in the matter, he vowed to abide by his mother's teachings and always protect her, no matter what. Even if it meant throwing himself in front of Death so it would take him instead of her.

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𝗶𝗻 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 the young Pandya princess is left heartbroken when the little boy with eyes as blue as the clear Madurai sky disappears one day.

𝗶𝗻 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 all he can remember of his childhood is cherishing her deep brown-black eyes and a smile that could light up the world.