Chapter 8 - My Precious King: Chapter 8 - Imprisoned Hearts

The dungeons were cold, dark, and damp. Kai was thrown into a cell, alone and despairing. He couldn't believe that he had been betrayed, that his love for Ren had led him to this.He spent his days in darkness, wondering if he would ever see Ren again. He missed his warmth, his smile, his gentle touch. He missed their conversations, their shared dreams, their stolen moments of happiness.Meanwhile, Ren was beside himself with grief and rage. He knew that Kai was innocent, that he had been framed by Annelise. But he was powerless to help him. The court was against him, and any attempt to free Kai would be seen as an act of defiance, potentially leading to civil war.He visited Kai in the dungeons every night, risking his own safety to bring him food, comfort, and hope. He vowed to clear Kai's name and to bring Annelise to justice."I will not let you rot in here, Kai," he said, his voice filled with anguish. "I promise you, I will find a way to free you."Kai clung to Ren's words, his heart filled with a flicker of hope. He knew that Ren would never give up on him, and he would never give up on Ren.