"Don't leave me, please," Ìfẹ pleaded, tears streaming down her face as she held onto his hands tightly. "I have forgiven you already. I love you, and I can't imagine my life without you. You can love her, just let me stay by your side... please." Her voice cracked with emotion as she continued, "Ìfẹ, I am sorry. I can't return your love. My heart belongs to someone else." The young lord's voice was cold and distant. "No... no... look into my eyes. You must see the pain I'm feeling right now. My heart beats for no one else except you," Ìfẹ said, her voice quivering with desperation and heartache. "Ìfẹ, don't force me into this. Just forget about me. I never loved you," the young lord's words were like a knife, cutting through her heart. .................................................................................... "I don't want to burden anyone. I don't want to be at the mercy of my emotions. I want to use them, to enjoy them, and to dominate them. The blood that gushes out of my heart is precious, and I won't allow another drop to be shed in pain." "Bravery is believing in yourself, and that's something nobody can teach you." ~ El Cordobes In the land of warriors, a prince destined to rule was born. But he fell under the spell of a witch and turned against his own brothers, killing all except the strongest one who fought back. Will this fight come to an end? Will his destiny be fulfilled? Will a war break out? Find out in this book. But before you start reading, please leave a like, vote, comment, and rate this novel. Your support means the world to me. Your gifts are treasured, and I am grateful for them. Much love. Note: This novel contains themes of R-18, war, betrayal, kingdom-building, politics, slice of life, romance, historical elements, fiction, magic, and more.