SHADOWS IN THE WHITE CASTLE

PRELUDE

In every white castle, there is a shadow.
And in every noble heart, a secret.
They say love blooms where destiny allows it
but no one tells you what happens when love arrives where it is forbidden.
I wore black not because I was broken,
but because I understood early on
that power demands sacrifice.
Sa kahariang ito, ang kasal ay kasunduan,
ang damdamin ay kahinaan,
at ang puso ay kailangang ikulong.
Yet somewhere between shelves of ancient books
and whispered promises never meant for me,
I met a knight who would change the meaning of duty.
Hindi ito kwento ng pag-ibig na nagtagumpay.
Ito ay kwento ng pagpili na hindi kailanman ginawa.
And if you are searching for a happy ending
turn back now.
Some stories are meant to remain unfinished.