As Your Heart Leads You

On the eve of the King's marriage, I woke up in the body of the ducal daughter who had thrown herself into the river.

And then she began to see things behind the King that should never be seen. Vengeful spirits clung to his shoulders and back — more of them than the knights he had brought along.

She had been through a great deal, but she had never imagined anything like this. Unable to say it outright, she bit her lip and met the man's eyes.

"I cannot go down in history as an even more ill-fated king. So you must live a long life, whether you wish to or not."

"……"

"Still, if you are so determined to die…"

The King leaned down and looked into her eyes. "Hailey Duncan. Wear the crown, and then die."

***

Days passed as she struggled to drive away the spirits haunting him. And in time, the King began to notice the changes in his body and soul…

"When I'm with you, my mind clears and my heart is at ease. Why do you think that is?"

"Because, in my humble way, I keep evil things away from Your Majesty."

"No, that's not the reason."

"……"

"It's because I love you."