••• Prince •••

‘I have made an oath to myself to protect you, to assure the period of your virtue remains constant.

I swear Cinzel, I would perish myself but would never let blood stain your hands, I won't let you become what you fear, for if I have to make you hate me, I will.

I promise to protect your innocence even if it costs me anything.’

I repeated those words in my mind constantly because at this point-

I need her more than she needs me.

The flames of a perished dream to call her mine still burns in my chest.

And carrying that weight, I shall move...