“I just want you to die, Velia.” Her family, country, and even herself were taken away by the one she loved, and she was killed in solitude. The moment I closed my eyes, cursing that I would never forgive him even after death. I went back to the moment when the Emperor courted me. “Marry me.” So, this time, I chose his younger brother, the 2nd Prince . “If you hold my hand, I will restore everything Your Highness lost.” At first it was just a contract. But why… Khalid rested his cheek on Velia’s hand. His voice scratched his neck and became sharp. “Don’t even think about leaving me, Velia.” His blue eyes grew darker and darker with obsession. The second prince who is crazy about me, who is only in a contractual relationship, begins to crave affection. Clearly there was no sincerity in our contract. …