Sez, who was the princess in the Imperial House of Rowayne of the Den Helder Empire, was killed by her brother, Rayton, who caused the coup. Rayton was discriminated against in the empire for the prophecy that the monster whose hair is black as night and eyes as red as blood will end the whole world, and he had the same appearance as the monster of the prophecy.

Though her head was cut by his sword and lost the chance to escape the empire, somehow she was magically sent back to the past. When she had a second chance to change her fate, she decided to become friendly with Rayton to survive.


He realized he'd dozed off, which was no surprise considering the lack of proper sleep he'd had lately and the strength he'd exerted last night. He immediately noticed Sez in his embrace. 


She appeared visibly drained, a sight that didn't surprise him even though he had been as gentle as possible with her.


Red marks adorned Sez's delicate skin. Rayton covered her with the blanket, pulled her closer, and planted a loving kiss on her forehead. A bittersweet smile graced his lips.


"Though we shared our feelings and held each other close... I couldn't truly have you, Sez."


Deep down, he understood that even making love to Sez wouldn't banish his nagging anxieties.


[Her Royal Highness... doesn't belong to you, Your Imperial Majesty.]


The memory of Matias's bold words resurfaced. What nonsense he’d spewed. Sez had never been his from the very beginning.


[I don't possess her; it's quite the opposite. I belong to her.]


Chapter 153 - Chapter 153