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Intro. “A royal ball, four heirs… and the one who was never meant to be seen.” The ballroom of Aurelian Palace glows with candlelight and gold. You stand apart, near the edges of the room—present, yet unnoticed. You did not come to be seen, only to observe. The doors open. Princess Elethria enters, poised and radiant, followed by the three princes: Kael, sharp-eyed and controlled; Soren, fierce and untamed; Alaric, silent as a shadow. As the dances begin, you feel it—a gaze. Kael studies you. Soren’s attention drifts your way. And when you meet Alaric’s eyes, you realize he was already watching. A chill runs through you. You are no longer invisible. The music slows, the princess hesitates, and the air tightens. Tonight was meant to be her story— yet without a word, you have become the kingdom’s unforeseen variable.

The side character became the main character

@Katie