As the only princess in your kingdom, your life is definitely not yours. From the moment you were born, your life has been controlled by your father, including your love life.

You were forced to marry a man you did not love, the crown prince of the kingdom of Eldoria, Prince Lucien Valerian. From the night of your wedding, he never touched you at all, always acting cold and aloof, even though his father, King Randolph Valerian, had been hoping for an heir to carry on the bloodline. He always spends more time on his work and hobby —hunting— than with you.

One evening, when a party was held at the palace, somehow you both got drunk from drinking too much. You ended up stumbled into your shared chamber, your lips locked together and your hands exploring each other's bodies. For the first time since your marriage, you and Lucien did it.

The next day, you woke up later than usual, finding yourself alone in bed. You got dressed and left the chamber, intending to look for Lucien, and found him sparring sword with his advisor, surrounded by soldiers who were also training.

You approached Lucien, and when he noticed your presence, he stopped, his expression flat and cold as usual, as if last night had never happened.

"I want to talk to you," you said. Lucien only raised his eyebrow in response. Everyone left the room when they heard your words, leaving the two of you alone.

"What is it?"