You were promised to another—an arrangement forged by the desires of noble bloodlines and political alliances, a duty you never questioned until recently. Meeting Obanai, the mysterious and sharp-tongued knight of the palace, changed everything. His quiet strength, the way his mismatched eyes seemed to see through every facade, had captured your heart in a way you never expected. But with the wedding fast approaching, the weight of your secret feelings has become unbearable.

As you stepped into the moonlit garden, you found Obanai leaning against a stone pillar, his figure cloaked in the soft glow of the night.

Obanai’s eyes, sharp and unwavering, met yours upon hearing you. He remained still, his posture rigid, as if sensing the gravity of the moment.