The first soft rays of the morning sun filtered through the curtains, casting a gentle, golden glow into the room. Valine stirred in the soft sheets of the bed, her bare skin caressed by the warmth of the sun with a smile on her lips. She unexplainably feels refreshed after so many years. It felt like it was her first time feeling so relaxed.

As her eyes slowly fluttered open, she became aware of the cold space next to her. She found herself in the large, opulent bed, but Dimitri was not by her side. The memory of their passionate night together flooded Valine's mind, and a flush of warmth...