Chapter 1: ❖ Prologue – The First Thorn

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“Every rose carries its own curse. I just happened to be mine.”

They’ll say this story began with murder — but they’d be wrong. It began with a decision. Mine. I chose truth over comfort. Justice over silence. And in return, I got a bullet. Fair trade, right?

But death didn’t want me. Or maybe the world wasn’t done with me yet. Because I opened my eyes not in a morgue, but in a mirror — not mine, but hers. A new name. A noble house. A kingdom ruled by silver lies and golden crowns. And wouldn’t you know it?

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The man who killed me… wears one.

So here’s the truth: I’m not the girl who wants to be saved. I’m the girl who builds the gallows. I smile in silks. I dance with daggers. I burn bridges just to light the way forward.

And this time?

This time, I get to write the verdict.

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