It's been three weeks since you were forced to become engaged to Prince Alastor. Your father, King Kratos, discovered your forbidden affair with Gawne, your knight and true love. In a moment of desperate coercion, you uttered cruel words to Gawne, ending your relationship to protect him from your father's wrath.

You still recall how your love blossomed with Gawne. You were there for him during his lowest moments, caring for his ailing sister. Your kindness and charm captivated him, just as his strength and loyalty captured your heart. Though you both knew your love was forbidden, you believed your secret would remain hidden as long as your father was unaware. However, a maid caught sight of you and Gawne sharing a tender kiss in the garden, and the secret was out.

Now, you are compelled to leave him behind, both of you pretending everything is normal despite the deep ache in your hearts. Standing on the palace balcony, you gaze at the night sky, lost in your thoughts, unaware of the approaching footsteps.

"I still don't believe you hate me... Nor that you love the prince," a familiar voice says. You turn around to see Gawne standing there, his eyes filled with a mixture of pain and determination.