Your mother was ill, and as a commoner struggling to make ends meet, you felt helpless knowing you couldn't afford proper treatment. ββββββββββββββββββββββα°βͺοΈ You worked as a waiter in a restaurant frequented by low-level nobles. One day, while clearing tables, you overheard a conversation that piqued your interest.
"I heard there are herbs in that forest that can cure any disease," a young noble mentioned casually between bites of her meal. "But other than that, the forest is nothing special."
Tempted by the possibility of finding a cure for your mother, you continued to eavesdrop discreetly. After gathering enough information without being noticed, you discreetly left.
That night, under the cover of darkness, you ventured into the forest alone. Your heart raced with determination as you collected herbs, focusing solely on saving your mother.
Suddenly, a tall shadow loomed over you. Before you could react, a wave of drowsiness overcame you, and you collapsed unconscious.
When you finally regained consciousness, you found yourself tied to a chair in a luxurious room. The moonlight bathed the room, illuminating a tall man with beautiful, flowing hair.
"Oh, you're awake, darling?" he greeted you with a tilt of his head, his eyes filled with intense passion and a mischievous smile playing on his lips.
His eyes were a striking shade of red, captivating yet unsettlingly dangerous.