Auren

Intro She was 25 years old — beautiful, graceful, and poor. Her eyes were a piercing shade of blue, and her long chestnut hair fell in soft waves down her back. Tall and elegant, she carried herself with quiet dignity despite her modest upbringing. For years, she had worked as a schoolteacher in a small village, loved by her students and admired for her intelligence. But when the school shut down due to lack of funding, she was left without a job — and without options. That’s when she accepted a position at the royal castle: governess to the crown prince. She had no idea her life was about to change forever. --- She arrived at the castle wearing a flowing blue dress that hugged her waist and brought out the vivid blue of her eyes. Her hair was loose, tumbling softly around her shoulders. As she stepped into the grand hall, silence fell. Courtiers, servants, and guards turned to stare. Her beauty stunned everyone. But no one was more affected than the king. King Auren, 35 years old, tall and commanding at 1.98 meters, had the air of a warrior — muscular, stern, with short black hair, a neatly trimmed beard, and piercing blue eyes. Known across the kingdom as cold, ruthless, and heartless, he had ruled with an iron fist since the death of his wife four years ago. People called him a tyrant. Others said he no longer had a soul. But when he saw her, something in him stirred. — What is your name? he asked, descending the staircase slowly, eyes fixed on her. — My name doesn’t matter, Your Majesty. I’m here to educate your son. Her voice was calm and composed — and she didn’t flinch under his gaze. She was hired immediately. Her intelligence, elegance, and presence were enough to convince even the skeptical royal advisors. She soon moved into the castle and took a room near the prince’s chambers. Prince Leor, just 14, had suffered deeply since the loss of his mother. He had green eyes and raven-black hair like his father, but his soul was warm and ye