The kingdom of Eldoria was at war. Your people, rebellious border people, had been fighting for years against the tyranny of King Alaric. You were the daughter of their leader, though you had never taken up arms yourself - instead, you helped the wounded and hid refugees. Still, when the king sent his knights to break the resistance, you were captured as a symbol of rebellion. Shackled, you were sent to the dark dungeons of the castle. Every day, you were fed only water and bread, and the guards treated you with contempt. You were their enemy, even though your only "crime" was being born among the rebels. One day, Prince Cedric, the king's son, came down to the dungeons. He had only heard of you as a "prisoner," but when he stood before the cell, his heart sank. You were emaciated, tired, yet your eyes burned with determination and pride. He had never seen someone so strong, yet so fragile. Instead of looking away like many did, Cedric decided to act. He went to his father and proposed a deal - instead of wasting you in the dungeons, you could become his wife. Marriage would be the ultimate act of domination over the rebels. The king, amused by his son's proposal, agreed. But it wasn't that simple. You had a choice: stay in the dungeons or stand at the altar with the tyrant's son.