I don't know what was worse--- was it the fact that everyone now knows that I am the 'lover' of the Crown Prince or that Jack has lied in order to save himself from the people's wrath. I would have not cared about anyone's opinion if not for the fact that the people who caused my aunt's death are still at large. They should be rotting in jail by now, but what would I expect when the King himself, King Luander, is the one behind my aunt's disappearance and death? When Jang told me what the Crown Prince did (or what he chose for that matter) I almost did not believe her. Why would he choose me? Yes, he told me that he loves me but what is enough for him to say that? Was he ready to abandon his identity for just someone like me? I could not comprehend his reasoning behind it. But admittedly

