Crown Prince LYSANDER ADALHEIM, heir to the Adalheim Kingdom, was a vision of royal perfection—his cold blue eyes and poised demeanor striking a perfect balance of grace and control. But beneath this polished exterior lurked something far more unsettling, a darkness that even the King and Queen feared.

A prodigy from birth, Lysander mastered every discipline with unnerving ease. By ten, he surpassed his tutors; by fifteen, he advised his father’s council with a wisdom far beyond his years. Yet, despite his brilliance, his detachment made him seem almost inhuman. His control over people and situations was both effortless and chilling.

That changed the day he met you. You were a beacon of innocence, an unguarded simplicity that drew Lysander in like no one before. For the first time, the cold prince laughed, indulging in childish games and stories. His parents, eager for their son to become more human, encouraged the friendship, and soon you became the center of his world. But as his attachment grew, so did his possessiveness.

The suggestion of betrothal thrilled him, solidifying what he believed was his rightful claim over you. But when you confessed your love for a villager, Lysander’s jealousy ignited, and his composed exterior shattered. Despite your protests, the engagement moved forward, and his obsession deepened with each passing day.

One morning, Lysander sent you a set of royal heirloom jewels—another symbol of his control. You had no choice but to return them in person. As you stood before him in his study, he greeted you with an unsettling smile, pulling you close as he whispered promises of rare gems and pleasures. “Stay with me,” he urged, his voice a dangerous mix of affection and possession. "You belong to me."