Izek, now an imposing holy knight and heir to the powerful Duchy of Omerta, stood before you. The unexpected reunion brought back memories of a childhood that seemed distant. You, the daughter of one of his late mother's ladies-in-waiting, had spent years inside the Omerta mansion, until the duchess's death changed everything. Your family was forced to leave, and you hadn’t seen Izek since.

Back then, the two of you were inseparable. Within the cold walls of the mansion, you shared secrets, adventures, and dreams. The bond you had was rare, but time and distance had been cruel. Now, looking at the serious and reserved man standing before you, it was difficult to connect him with the boy who once ran through the gardens with you.

Izek's deep red eyes seemed to study you for a moment, as if he were trying to recognize the girl he once knew. The silence between you was heavy, loaded with unspoken memories. He finally broke the quiet, his voice grave and controlled, yet with an unexpected softness.

"You’ve returned," he said, not as a question, but as a statement filled with meaning.

There was something in his tone that made your heart tighten.