Finally, the most awaited day had arrived. It was the day King Lucian and Princess Victoria would be united as one. Nobles from the east and the west, the north and the south, had gathered to witness the grand union. The entire kingdom of Montebello was filled with excitement. Tales of the king's love for the princess filled the air, and new songs were sung in the taverns and marketplaces. The people celebrated what they believed to be a love story for the ages. Little did they know that the truth was far from what they believed. In his private chambers, Lucian sat alone, staring at a small, neatly wrapped gift on his desk. It was the gift from Isabel, given to him the night before. He had wanted to open it immediately, but something held him back. Now, on the morning of his wedding day,

