A princess's duty is to be beautiful, quiet, not loud, to be seen and not to be heard, which was how Dahlia lived most of her life. Bound by the expectations of her title, she spent years trying to prove to her father that she was more than just a princess and capable of being more than an ornament in his court but each time she never got the chance. Instead, she was forced into a marriage of convenience with the bravest knight in all the kingdom, Reagan Hawthorne.

Dahlia thought she would use this marriage to escape the brutal crutches of her father and glide out of her cage but Reagan’s cold disdain was an unexpected prison of its own. While he waged wars on distant lands, she stayed behind, holding his household together and protecting the people he seemed to ignore. But Dahlia carried a dangerous secret. By day, she was the perfect wife. By night, she became the "Black Knight," a masked vigilante fighting for justice in the shadows.

Reagan returned, ready to focus on his personal mission: avenging his father’s death. To him, Dahlia was just another pawn in his plans—a spoiled princess he needed to tolerate. But as cracks began to form in her perfect façade, Reagan couldn’t shake the feeling that there was more to his wife than met the eye.

Now, with enemies circling closer and their secrets threatening to collide, Dahlia and Reagan must confront the lies they’ve told themselves and each other. But when masks fall and truths are revealed, will their fragile bond withstand the storm—or will it shatter beyond repair?

One wound. One secret. One night that changes everything.

The ship rocked gently as if the sea was trying to soothe us with its movement. I leaned against the wood at the front of the boat, watching as soft orange hue rose from the snow laced clouds. We were going to be approaching summer soon, winter was saying good bye.


It had been a long winter, a long one that was filled with pain and I was glad that it was finally over. The sun that was peaking from the gray clouds looked seemed like the beginning of something new. I exhaled slowly as I closed my eyes enjoying my moment of peace.


It was only moment like this that I am able to be at peace. When night comes, it was always horrible. Sleeping was supposed to be a way to escape but apparently that isn't the case for me. It would seem that night time was when the demons come from me. Tormenting me each time and making me feel like I was back in that horrible place.


Chapter 203 - Beating Trauma