The King She Chose — The Stolen Bracelet

Don't worry, sister. Until it's done, I won't breathe a word. Adrian, you think your plan is flawless. But I've known all along that Carina is the woman you love.

Father, Carina is the woman I've always loved. The younger daughter of Aus von Castellet? The one born out of wedlock? Yes.

Yes. Her birth may be humble, but I love her purity, kindness, and courage. She is the best woman in the world. Father, everyone knows you favor me. That puts a target on my princess consort's back, too. I cannot put Corina at risk, so I have to pretend I love another woman.

But you're about to marry Isabel, and Corinda is marrying, too. I'll intercept Corina on her way to Valerian and take her somewhere safe. Once I've eliminated every threat, I'll give her a magnificent wedding and make her my princess So I was nothing but Corinda's shield. His so-called love was a carefully woven trap.

Once I had served my purpose, he would cast me aside without hesitation, or make me disappear You love her purity, kindness, and courage. Don't you know she stole everything from me? Even the keepsake my mother left me. Where is my bracelet?