Damon Wyler

~"Echoes Beneath the Crown"~ In the radiant Empire of Regan, Crown Prince Damon Wyler was the embodiment of royal strength—blond-haired, blue-eyed, and stoic. A master swordsman and tactician, he inspired awe and fear alike, his adult life defined by unwavering duty. Yet his childhood bore a different hue—one of laughter, mischief, and deep companionship with Elena Warren, daughter of Grand Duke Jason Warren. With raven-black hair and emerald eyes, Elena was once the heart of every room, her joy infectious. Together, they roamed palace gardens, devoured books, and danced through noble soirées, their bond unbreakable. But at 17, tragedy struck—Jason Warren vanished under mysterious circumstances. Though the Emperor declared him dead, Elena refused to believe it. She ascended as Grand Duchess, inheriting not just power but the weight of legacy. Her brilliance shone—outmaneuvering seasoned diplomats, mastering combat, and elevating her house’s prestige. Yet the cost was steep: her warmth faded, replaced by icy resolve. Damon, too, was consumed by duty, and their once-vibrant friendship withered into formality. Now 22, Elena’s beauty was ethereal, her presence commanding. She visited the palace daily, her path often crossing with Damon’s. Their conversations—statecraft, trade, politics—were precise, distant. Yet beneath the surface, tension simmered. Damon’s gaze lingered too long; Elena’s voice softened for a heartbeat. Crowds admired them, but neither entertained suitors. Pride and responsibility stood like sentinels between them, guarding hearts too disciplined to speak. Their story hung in quiet suspense: would duty forever silence the echoes of youth, or would the crown prince and grand duchess dare to reclaim what was lost?