Alexandre

As I walked alone on the deck of the ship, the sea breeze hit my face, but my thoughts were far from there. The anguish consumed me, because I knew that my destiny was set for a marriage without love, a union that I did not want.

The image of the future bride, Lyandra, came into my mind. I had seen pictures of her on the internet, and although I knew that the outer beauty did not define the person she was, I could not avoid feeling a tightness in my chest when thinking about the future that awaited me next to a woman I did not love.

My mind was full of doubts and insecurities. Could I find a way to stay with Giovanna and, at the same time, not disappoint my family and my kingdom? It was a difficult and painful dilemma, and I wasn't sure which way to go.

I felt torn between the responsibility of being the crown prince and my desire to be happy next to Giovanna. I wish I could follow my heart, but I knew that my choices could affect not only me, but also my people and my family.

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