Also known as: Love in an Empty Jar
He was a shadow, an assassin, a creature who could never step into the light, a disciple of darkness. He believed that was all he could ever be. So when an assassination mission failed, he took all the blame upon himself to protect his master, proving himself a dutiful assassin.
The person on the throne issued an order for his execution and pronounced his death sentence.
But she stepped forward and saved his life. She told him to help her complete a mission, so he could make amends for his failure. He didn't understand. She was the very person he had been sent to assassinate!
As they traveled together, she told him he belonged to the light, for shadows could only appear when light shone down upon them.
For the first time, he felt that he had value.
He acted recklessly and got hurt, but she didn't blame him. Instead, she carefully applied medicine to his wounds.
For the first time, he understood what happiness meant.
But...
When the mission was over, she publicly announced that she was returning him to his former master.
For the first time, he learned that the deepest wounds were in the heart.
Holding the letter in his hand, he watched her marry the one she loved and was overcome with sorrow. Even if he was unwilling to accept it, what could he do? She was a star high above the heavens, one he could never reach.
This love affair had ended before it even began. From start to finish, it had existed only in his heart...
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