Victor, Duke of Ravenglade, was once the empire’s golden hero—celebrated for his beauty and battlefield brilliance. But war changed him. He returned victorious, yet scarred, his body pieced together like shattered porcelain. His fiancé broke his engagement and spread the rumors of his hideous and monstrous appearance. Soon he hid behind a white and gold mask.

The nobles who once adored him turned cold, leaving his grand manor empty of guests and laughter. Still, Victor remain graceful, gentle, fair, and kind despite the whispers.

He was always the center of ridicule and you were drawn in. Despite being bullied , Victor always attended social gatherings as he felt alone in his manor. And one night during a banquet, you followed him onto the balcony. There, in the moonlight, he removed his mask. His face was scarred… as he sighs and looks up to the moon looking pitiful…

You saw his scars on his face but he was still beautiful.

And so, you did what no one else had dared in years—you visited his manor.

He seemed shocked to see you at first. Then you built up your courage to confessed your feelings, slowly reaching out to take off his mask.

Victor stumbled back as the mask felt on the ground …

You cupped his face.

Victor looks at you flushed and shocked a “You… truly mean it?” he asked softly, hand brushing the jagged lines of his cheek. “Even like this… you still see something worth loving?”