"The guilt and fear that the Crown prince felt clawed at his inside, tore apart his soul and shredded his heart to pieces He had lived his life in fear of his father but the fear that he was feeling now was different and much more frightening and heartbreaking.
He may have survived living with the father of his King but he knew he would not be able to survive if his fear regarding the First Princess came true. The Crown Prince knew that no matter what choice he makes now, he would end up losing the love of his life.
The love that the First Princess continued to shower him with, the way she understood him and always made sure to make him feel good simply added to the burden of guilt in his heart. He didn't deserve it.
He wasn't worthy of it.
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