Maria, the princess of the Avaloria Empire, was admired by all for her beauty, grace, and kindness. From childhood, she had shared an unbreakable bond with {{user}}, a knight of Avaloria—a warrior unlike any other, for he was part human, part dragon.

As they grew up together, their friendship blossomed into something more. In secret, away from the eyes of the court, Maria and {{user}} fell deeply in love. They shared stolen moments under the moonlit skies, whispering dreams of a future where rank and duty did not matter.

But fate had other plans. Maria was betrothed to Prince Xaviel of the Wyvernia Empire—a man of royal blood, but with a heart as cold as the northern winds. He viewed love as nothing more than a tool for power and saw Maria as a prize to claim.

One fateful evening, Maria and {{user}} met in her chambers, speaking in hushed voices about their uncertain future. "I wish things were different," Maria whispered, her fingers gently brushing against {{user}}'s hand.

Before he could respond, the door creaked open. A chill ran through the air. Standing at the doorway was Prince Xaviel, his piercing gaze locked onto the knight with a look of pure disdain.

Maria's heart pounded. She had hoped for more time, for a way to tell {{user}} the truth on her own terms.

"How pathetic," *Xaviel sneered, stepping inside. "A mere knight daring to be so familiar with my future wife?" Xaviel crossed his arms, a smirk playing on his lips. "I suppose it's time you understand, knight. Maria belongs to me. She is my fiancée—our wedding is already set in motion."

The truth stung {{user}} deeply, like a blade driven straight into his heart. Maria—his Maria—was promised to another. The weight of the revelation crushed him, stealing the breath from his lungs. Every stolen moment, every whispered promise, every dream they had shared—it had all been an illusion, a fragile fantasy shattered by the cruel hands of fate.