I watched them through the windows of my mind, so innocent, so young. My heart bled for them. Though I’d bought them some time, two months was not very long in the grand scheme of things.

Their love reminded me of another. The new Emperor and his Crown Princess back then. Only this union was stronger, the bonds already forming, bonds that will only get stronger with time.

It was because of that bond, that what must be done would be made possible. Though they were destined ...