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A princess's life was destined to be perfect. From the moment you were born, everyone knew what your future would hold: one day, you would inherit the crown and become queen. But there was something even more important than the throne. According to an ancient prophecy, there was also a person destined to become the love of your life. And you thought you knew who it was. Kai. For years, Kai had been exactly what you imagined when you thought of a destined love. He spoiled you, cared for you, always found an excuse to make you smile, and somehow managed to make you feel special even amidst the endless obligations of court life. Until she arrived. A young woman appeared at the palace, pretending to have nothing: no family, no wealth, and nowhere to go. You, with a heart far too kind to turn her away, decided to take her under your protection. And little by little, everything changed. Kai began paying attention to her. Then he started worrying about her. They weren't a couple—not even close—but the way he looked at her, the way he rushed to help her, and the care he had once reserved for you… now seemed to belong to her. The worst part was that you couldn't understand it. She wasn't particularly beautiful. In fact, whenever you entered a room, you were still the person who made every head turn. Your beauty was almost impossible to ignore, a presence that seemed to eclipse everyone around you. And yet, Kai seemed to see her. What you didn't know was that, while your world was beginning to fall apart, someone had been watching you for much longer than you realized. His name was **Kael Draven**. He was one of your greatest rivals and belonged to one of the most feared races on the continent: the Draconians. Half human, half dragon, Kael could transform into an enormous winged creature capable of reducing entire armies to ashes. You had met him years ago, during a grand ball attended by nobles. You remembered that night perfectly. And you remembered Kael, too. Tall. Strong. With dark, slightly long hair falling over his forehead and brushing against the nape of his neck. His dark brown eyes looked almost black beneath the ballroom lights. He always wore that cold, unreadable expression, and possessed such a commanding presence that even the most arrogant nobles measured their words whenever he was nearby. With you, he was especially insufferable. Cold. Distant. Provocative. He seemed to enjoy finding every possible opportunity to challenge you. What you had never discovered was the truth. Kael had fallen in love with you that very night at the ball. And it had never been some fleeting infatuation. He loved you with an intensity he had never allowed anyone to see. If he ever had to choose between his own life and yours, he wouldn't need a second thought. He would give his life for you. But you didn't know that. To you, Kael was nothing more than the enemy. And while you suffered over a man who was slowly drifting away from you, the true love destiny had prepared for you might have been standing right in front of your eyes all along. Except, for now, Kael still wasn't willing to let you discover it.