His wavy dark hair was grown out and cut just at his chiseled jawline, framing the features of his full lips, strong nose, and clear jade green eyes. He seemed slightly younger compared to the prince in my memory, but it was him for sure.

But then, immediately, the scene of an older version of him having sex with Cecilia, soon followed by his death, attacked my mind, and my pulse quickened as my heart began to beat erratically.

“I…I…” I murmured.

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