He was a beast — the most cruel of them all. He was infamous for his brutality and known only for his evil deeds. With no family or parents, he lived a life of darkness. Fear struck in everyone’s eyes at the mere mention of his name.
His name was Draven.
Meanwhile, the princesses were known for their kindness — pure, gentle, and beautiful. Among them, she was the most radiant of all. Many kings waged wars just for a chance to marry her. But she longed for someone who would love her for who she was, not just for her beauty.
Her name was Jane.
Jane longed for a normal life—one without the expectations and restrictions of being a noble lady. She would often sneak out just to experience the world beyond the palace walls.27Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf8jRe6p96Z
One day, while wandering through the streets, she encountered a group of drunken hooligans. As most people had never seen her face, they assumed she was just a poor, ordinary girl. Intoxicated and aggressive, they tried to force themselves on her.
Terrified, she turned and ran.
In her panic, she collided with a man—tall, easily twice her height, with a strong, dangerous presence. Just as she was about to fall, he caught her. Startled and desperate, she looked up at him and pleaded,27Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgxQ2ukcZyI
"Please... save me!"
He was stunned. Her beauty was captivating, but it was her eyes—so innocent and pure—that struck him deeply. He had never seen such a gentle soul in that harsh land. Without hesitation, he pulled her behind him and shielded her.
The hooligans soon caught up, brandishing knives and demanding he hand her over. Calm and unshaken, he fought them off with ease. His strength was unmatched.
But one of them, still conscious, lunged toward Jane with a blade. The man stepped in front of her just in time. The knife cut deep into his side—but with a burst of rage, he struck the attacker down.
As the dust settled, Jane rushed to him. Seeing the blood on his side, her voice trembled:27Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqRKcjNR5YM
"You're injured..."
"It's nothing --" he said.
She quickly ran off and returned with some medicinal herbs. With gentle hands, she ground them into a paste and carefully applied it to his wound. As she dressed it, he couldn’t take his eyes off her—completely captivated by the depth and innocence in hers.
When she was done, she looked up and said softly,27Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqlZ8HqCYxi
"It's done... Just make sure not to let it get wet for a few days."
But as she met his gaze, she noticed he was still staring at her—lost in her eyes.
She tilted her head slightly and asked,27Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAnUKQp4LUt
"Are you okay?"
He blinked, almost as if waking from a trance.27Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvIBU3mumJr
"Y—Yes," he replied, his voice low and unsure.
"What's your name?" she asked gently.
"Draven," he replied.
"Oh, and I'm Jane," she smiled softly. "Tell me where you live. I'll help you get there."
"It’s... near the tree scrubs," he said, a bit hesitant.
Without another word, she carefully took his arm and helped him walk. When they arrived, a group of men stood outside—rough, intimidating figures with hardened eyes. Jane froze for a moment. They all looked so dangerous.
Startled but trying to stay composed, she quickly said,27Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAGcV27xHN2
"Draven was injured. I just came to drop him off."27Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeywb1Q1107
She lowered him onto a makeshift seat and added quickly,27Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYtVjoKFdkQ
"I’ll visit you tomorrow," then turned and rushed off.
The other men stared in disbelief. Never before had they seen Draven walk beside a woman—let alone one who wasn’t screaming or running away.
One of them scoffed. "Who was that? A woman... with you?"
Another glanced at the bandage and said mockingly,27Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa6mYobmp0y
"You’re injured? That tiny scratch got you soft now?"
Draven, still staring at the door Jane had disappeared through, answered quietly,27Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrCkBQr3KFt
"Yes."
One of the older men stepped forward, voice low and warning:27Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpkVM5HZQnV
"Draven... I know what you’re thinking. She looks innocent—but there’s no way someone like her would ever like someone like you. Even if she did... don’t forget who you are."
Draven didn’t look at them. His voice was calm, but filled with sorrow:27Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJEMo2R80wU
"I know. Yes, I am a beast. How could I even think someone like her would ever like me? I don’t deserve that. I’d be happy... if she just wasn’t afraid of me."
One of the beasts among them suddenly spoke, his voice filled with awe:27Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDkBhKHxbo8
"Do you know who she is? That’s Lady Jane—the princess. The one kings across the lands are fighting to marry."
The others fell silent, stunned. Draven said nothing, but his eyes darkened with conflicted emotion.
The next day, Jane returned. She brought a bowl of warm porridge for Draven, smiling as she offered it to him. They spent hours together—talking, laughing, simply being. Despite the darkness surrounding his past, with her, he felt light.
Days turned into weeks, and they grew close. Though Draven was feared as a beast, he treated her with the gentleness of someone cradling something precious. To him, she was fragile, radiant—like a child who had never seen pain.
But peace never lasts.
One day, the villagers—armed and furious—surrounded the tree scrubs where Draven and the others lived. Rumors had spread, and fear turned into hatred. The beasts were summoned to the royal palace under threat of execution.
The people demanded justice.27Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8ZHAHRrSVV
"They are monsters!" they cried.27Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2yjXYoTJYp
"They must be killed!"
Chained and forced to kneel, the beasts stood before the throne. Just as the executioner stepped forward, a gust of wind blew Draven’s hood back, revealing his face.
Jane, watching from above, gasped.
It was him.
Without a second thought, she kicked off her shoes and ran barefoot from the balcony. Tears streamed down her face as she rushed through the crowd. She threw herself into his arms, clinging to him tightly.
everyone were surprised...!
The princess... hugging a beast?
"Please!" she sobbed. "Please don’t hurt him! He’s not like the others! He protected me... he saved me!"
But the crowd was relentless.27Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8KCMvlNXU3
"He’s dangerous!" they shouted.27Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyow9dfZ3nV
"Even if he’s different now, he’s still a beast!"
Draven gently touched her cheek, wiping her tears.27Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe69evpPr0K
"Don’t cry, Jane... It’s alright."
Then, chaos broke out—soldiers pulled her away from him. She screamed as one of them yanked her arm, bruising it.
Draven’s eyes darkened. A furious roar escaped his throat. In one swift movement, he broke free and crushed the soldier’s arm in his grip.
"Enough!" Jane cried, rushing to his side. She held his arm, tears still flowing.27Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvS8or1JTir
"Please... don’t fight."
She turned to the crowd and fell to her knees.
"I beg you. Don’t kill him. Please... if you must punish someone, punish me. But he’s not evil anymore. He hasn’t hurt anyone. And if you truly fear him, we will leave this land. You’ll never see us again. Just... let him live."
A heavy silence fell.
People looked at each other, uncertain, shaken by her desperation.
Finally, one elder spoke:27Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2sQLof0xLQ
"If he stays, it could be dangerous..."
Jane stood and said firmly,27Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUBy5SSz6iO
"He won’t hurt anyone. I swear it. And if he does, we’ll go far away—forever."
After long deliberation, the villagers agreed—reluctantly.27Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWvHiasqptU
"Let them stay," someone muttered.27Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcHzyODoqan
"But we’ll be watching."
Jane threw her arms around Draven, joy lighting up her face as tears shimmered in her eyes.
"I love you," she whispered, her voice trembling with emotion.
Draven froze for a moment, stunned. The words echoed in his mind—words he never believed he would hear, especially from her.
Then, without hesitation, he lifted her into his arms and kissed her softly on the lips. When he pulled back, his voice was firm but full of warmth.
"I love you more. I’ll love you with my life."
She smiled, eyes sparkling, and leaned in to kiss him again
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