Damien's POV
The grand celebration was in full swing as the palace gardens buzzed with nobles and dignitaries from various kingdoms. Greetings were exchanged, and I was introduced to a sea of royalty from far and wide. Smiles, handshakes, and polite conversations were the order of the evening. Every encounter brought a new face and a new name, and I did my best to engage with each guest with the grace and decorum that was expected of the crown prince of Celestria.
But then came a moment that would change the course of the evening, and perhaps my life, forever. I was introduced to a princess named Nuru, and as her name passed the lips of the palace herald, something within me shifted, a cascade of memories and emotions flooding my mind.
She stood there, regal and poised, her hand restin
