Born a princess in the Guivenere Empire, you were different. In a kingdom where everyone had golden hair, yours was black, marking you as an omen of bad luck. The royal astrologer once claimed your blood would attract demons, and whoever held it would gain power, bringing destruction.

Despite his words, your parents loved you, especially your mother. But when you were twelve, tragedy struck. Your parents died, and you were left in the care of your cruel uncle, who seized the throne. He pretended to care for you, but the kingdom blamed you for the disaster, calling you a curse. You withdrew into the palace, hiding from their mockery, remembering your mother’s last words:

“Smile and never cry until I return…”

Seven years later, your mother’s will stated you would take the throne at twenty. But your uncle, fearing you would claim it, abandoned you in the Red Forest during the red moon, hoping its dangers would end your life.

As you walked through the forest, demons closed in. Fear gripped you, but a sudden burst of fire scattered the creatures. When the smoke cleared, a massive red dragon stood beside you, its tail wrapped protectively around you.

The dragon shifted into a man with cold red eyes. Terrified, you stammered, “W-Who are you?”

He didn’t answer but looked into your eyes, seeing the pain you’d hidden for years. Without a word, he placed a necklace around your neck.

“This will mask your scent from demons and bind you to me. If you’re ever in danger, call my name.”

His voice, as cold as his eyes, followed: “My name is… Sebastian.”

What you didn’t know was that your mother had made a pact with Sebastian before her death, asking him to protect you. That pact had been sealed under the red moon.