Aurelia : Bride of Dark King
The Accident-1
Darkness. The faint sound of monitors beeping.
A beautiful girl lies unconscious in the ICU.
Outside, the corridor is crowded with tense faces.
Among them stands Cassian Valente, the richest tycoon in the country. His hands tremble.
Inside, the girl slowly opens her eyes.
Aurelia Valente
(thinking): Where… am I? Wait… I… died?
Nurse
(gasping): Lady Aurelia woke up!
The nurse rushes out to inform everyone. The door bursts open with a loud *thud*.
Cassian Valente
Princess! You scared me…
Aurelia Valente
(thinking):Prince! who is this man ?
Aurelia blinks several times. The faces around her are strangers. Her head pounds.
Dr. Wilson
Please clear the room! Mr. Valente, I understand your concern, but your daughter needs space.
Cassian Valente
Whatever you do, Dr. Wilson, don’t forget—she’s my daughter. She looks so weak…
Dr. Wilson
Calm down, Mr. Valente. It’s just trauma from the accident. Let me check her. She is far from danger, please sir
Suddenly, a male voice interrupts.
Cassian Valente
Cassian turns. His son, Adrian Valente, stands there, his voice breaking.
Adri!, Our princess… this is my fault.
Adrian Valente
No, Pa. She’s stubborn, you know her. It’s not your fault.
Adrian Valente
(gritting teeth): Pa… enemies are already in the base. But no useful information
Cassian: expression hardens. His ruthless aura returns.
Cassian Valente
Once I’m sure my princess is safe, I’ll deal with them.
Adrian nods. He knows this faces the ruthless tycoon feared by the world.
The world trembled before three psycho's
1. Cassian Valente, the father.
2. Adrian Valente, the brother.
3. And the worst of all… her unknown fiancé.
Aurelia Valente
This isn’t my world… she remembered the body owner memory.She remembers arguing with her father, hating the invisible chains that bound her freedom.
Aurelia Valente
How Her (unknown fiancé) presence cut her freedom again and again. Being Rich being the center of media all of it was suffocating.
Her last memory flashes her car speeding, anger burning, the accident. In the shadows, enemies were waiting.
They struck when Aurelia was at her weakest.
And now a different soul had awakened in her body.
Aurelia closes her eyes for a moment. The pounding in her head eases. She blinks, breathes, and studies the strangers around her.
Dr. Wilson
Can you tell me your name? Do you remember what happened?
Aurelia Valente
…Aurelia Valente. I— I don’t remember everything.
Dr. Wilson
Any pain? Any dizziness?
Aurelia Valente
(calm): My head hurts little, but I’m okay.
The doctor continues with routine questions. Aurelia answers slowly, deliberately avoiding parts she can’t or won’t explain.
Dr. Wilson
Do you know where you are? Who called for you?
Aurelia Valente
I— I don’t know all of it. I’m sorry.
She watches Cassian and Adrian argue quietly in the corner. Their faces are full of worry and anger—familiar to the body she’s taken over, but not familiar to her soul.
Aurelia Valente
(thinking): Their faces fit this life… but these memories aren’t mine.
Fl Past life
Neon streets, a city in 2025, a small apartment, cold coffee, a phone packed with unread messages. I’m not Aurelia — not really. I remember a different me. Stronger. Colder.
Nurse
(whispering)]: She looks… different. More composed.
Dr. Wilson
(Whispered to nurse): She lost her memory not entirely but she is confused now I don't know how her father will react on this!
Aurelia Valente
(softly):I don’t know how to act with these people yet. Give me time.
Aurelia Valente
(thinking): I can play this role. I will wear her name like armor.
Most of Aurelia’s life fits — the hobbies, the style, the public smiles. But this soul is different: ruthless, sassy, unbroken.
She’s not the spoiled heiress who crumbles under pressure. She’s someone who fights. I don’t need to hustle for money. I don’t need to be anyone’s puppet.
I can be pampered—if I let them. But I won’t be a victim. Her eyes colder for a heartbeat. She remembers the moment she died — the crash, the betrayal, the empty seat beside her father’s car.
Aurelia Valente
(thinking): Whoever set this up… whoever wanted Aurelia gone— I will find them. I’m taking this chance. Dear god, don’t worry. Aurelia — I’ll take down the ones who made you lose your life.
Cassian Valente
Princess! don't worry you will recover soon pa and Adrian is beside you you will remember everything eventually .
A letter From unknown Fiance -2
Cassian Valente
Princess! Don’t worry — you’ll recover. Pa and Adrian are here with you.
Adrian Valente
Yes, Princess. Don’t worry.
Aurelia Valente
(weak smile) I’m okay. Give me time. I’ll recover.[Aurelia stares into the void, thinking.]
Aurelia Valente
(thinking) Memory’s fuzzy… but this wasn’t my fault. Someone planned this.
Aurelia Valente
Did you find who is behind this?
Adrian Valente
(quiet): Do you remember anything about the accident?
Aurelia doesn’t answer. She keeps looking past them, like she can see the moment replaying.
Adrian Valente
(thinking): Her memories may be fuzzy… but our princess is never lost. She’s always two steps ahead of everyone. She wouldn’t make a mistake like this.
She’s sharper than they give her credit for — smarter than me, even. That’s why this didn’t sit right.Let them comfort themselves for now. I’ll find the truth. I won’t let whoever did this get away.
Cassian Valente
Don’t strain your mind. We’ll find them. For now—rest.
Aurelia Valente
When can I go home? I don’t want to stay in the hospital.
Cassian Valente
I’ll talk to Dr. Wilson and make arrangements. But promise me you will rest properly at home — and listen to Lilly and Dr. Wilson.
[Aurelia nods slowly.]
[Cassian’s face softens. He leans forward and kisses her forehead.]
Cassian Valente
That’s my princess.
Adrian holds her hand, waiting by the bedside. Aurelia flinches at first—then relaxes. She’s never known this kind of affection in her last life, but it feels… right.
A strange tug in her chests warmth, and something like home.
Adrian Valente
Are you hungry, Princess?
Aurelia Valente
(softly, from a deep thought): Brother… can you hand me a mirror?
Adrian Valente
(giggling): Don’t worry, Princess. Even if you look ugly, you’ll still be my little princess.
Aurelia Valente
pouts, making a playful angry face. Adrian bursts out laughing.
Aurelia Valente
She studies the man in front of her—the brother who never smiles casually, except for her. The love this body held makes her eyes sting.
Aurelia Valente
(voice trembling): I—
Adrian Valente
(alarmed): Princess? What’s wrong? Why are you crying?
Aurelia Valente
(wiping her eyes): Nothing, Adri… Can I get a hug? I promise I won’t run away this time.
Adrian Valente
Adrian wraps his arms around her tightly. She nods—just a little—and whispers what she remembers.
Aurelia Valente
Before the accident… I argued with you and Pa.
Adrian Valente
Adrian holds her tighter. He swallows hard; a tear slips despite himself.
Adrian Valente
(voice breaking): Look at me. Don’t cry. It happened — but don’t run. You’re our breath. We can’t live without you. Do you understand?
Aurelia Valente
(quiet): I understand. It felt… suffocating, all that attention.
Their quiet is broken by a soft knock on the door. A man in a black coat steps in carrying a bright bouquet.
Axle Black wood
Ms. Valente — these are from Mr. Darius. He said to deliver this personally.
Axle Black wood
He hands Aurelia an envelope as well. She doesn’t throw it away or react immediately. Silence fills the room.
Adrian Valente
(dangerous): Is he planning to show his face? Or hiding in the shadows as always?
Axle Black wood
Mr. Valente, you know why he’s not here. He’ll come soon. He asked me to tell you… you failed to secure what is rightfully his.
Adrian Valente
(shouting): Adrian’s hand clenches. Fury flickers in his eyes. ,Tell that—that bastard—if he wants near my princess, he’ll go through me first. He’ll burn for this.
Aurelia Valente
(calm): Aurelia grips Adrian’s hand, forcing him to meet her eyes, Adri—control your anger. Check if Pa’s finished. I’ll talk to him.
Adrian Valente
Adrian’s face hardens, then softens at her calm. He nods and leaves the room to find their father.
Axle Black wood
Hesitates at the bedside.
Aurelia Valente
(gesturing): Sit. Please.
Axle Black wood
(awkward): No, Ms. Valente — I’m fine.
Aurelia Valente
(insistent): You must be tired from traveling. Let me read what he wrote. Take my reply with you. Sit.
Axle Black wood
He finally nods and perches on a chair. He notices she’s lost weight since he last saw her. He watches her carefully as she lifts the envelope.
Aurelia Valente
(thinking): I’ve seen this man deliver his messages before. I always wanted to scream at him. All my anger was focused on him… for a reason.
She breathes out and slides a finger under the flap, unfolding the paper. The room holds its breath.
The letter from Fiancé
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My Queen,
If these words find you stirring and breathing a little easier, then something of me has already reached you. There are a thousand duties that keep me from your side until you turn twenty, and I hate every one of them for the distance they force between us. Still, I watch—from the spaces I am allowed to occupy—and you are the thought that steadies me at dawn and the only quiet at night.
You look thinner than before. Please—eat, rest, let them fuss. Your father and Adrian mean to protect you, even if it feels suffocating at times. Humor them for now. When the world presses too hard, let their worry be the soft place you fall. And as for that stingy man who spreads poison like a shadow—do not give him the power of your fear.
I know my absence terrifies you, and that the idea of being bound to a stranger makes your skin crawl. I know you do not know me, and that thought both humbles and torments me. I will say plainly what I cannot say in person: I love you. Not a passing fancy, not a whispered hunger—but a fierce, stubborn love that will not be erased by time or distance. I love you for the way you exist, even the parts you yourself resent.
If I cannot stand beside you now, then wait for me. Keep this small, stubborn truth like an ember in your palm—warm it with stubborn hope. I will come. I will step out of the shadows and into the life that has been arranged for us, and I will not leave you to face what waits alone.
Until then, be safe. Be strong—not for me, but for yourself. Permit yourself the kindness of being cared for. Let laughter find your lips again. And when anger swells, remember that someone you do not yet know is fighting in silence to make things right.
Always yours,
Lucian
Aurelia Valente
After reading she lift her head to the man in coat. what's you name?
Axle Black wood
He lifted his head with confusion on his face Parden mis?
Aurelia Valente
I asked your name,
Axle Black wood
With awkward smile; Myself Axle Blackwood, I am Mr. Darius secretary
Aurelia Valente
Nodded her head, sorry Mr. Axle if my past behavior made you suffer, I truly apologize my immature behavior.
Axle Black wood
No..No.. Mis Valente he awkwardly waved his hand.
Axle Black wood
(Thinking) I don't want to get punishment from that mad dog if he came to know his girl said sorry to me. one or other way both are made for each other the ticking bombs who want to die early? but she looks calm and composed than before
Aurelia Valente
You can call me Rhea no Ms. Or lady i hate it.
Axle Black wood
Axle want to protest but her look told him to shut up this aura worst than before.
Aurelia Valente
Do you have paper and pen? Axle arranged the arrangement fast. she handed the letter and said good bye to him.
Glimpse of Past Life- 3
Discharge papers signed. White car. The Valente motorcade glides back to the mansion.
Aurelia Valente
(soft) Home… already?
The mansion’s front doors open like a mouth swallowing me whole. Every servant, every senior manager who works for my father is packed in the living room—silent, worried, hopeful.
Lilly Nany of Fl
(crying): Princess—don’t scare us like that again.
They come forward, touching my hands, checking my pulse, fussing over the gown. My chest tightens from all the attention.
Aurelia Valente
(thinking): I’ve never had so many hands care for me.
They call me Aurelia, smile at me like I’m the sun. Lilly holds my face and sobs into my shoulder. For the first time in a long, long time, I let myself be overwhelmed by being loved.
Aurelia Valente
(whisper): I… don’t know how to be this person yet.
Aurelia Valente
Flashback — FL past life
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I was born into a household that changed with money. My parents worked so hard, they climbed a until they became billionaires. As they rose, they forgot the little girl they left behind.
My childhood was with my grandmother: small home, sharper rules, older lessons.
You have a fire, child. Learn everything you can. Grandma said her stern
My grandmother noticed I was quicker than the other kids. She pulled in old friends—teachers with strange reputations—and taught me everything she could steal from the world for me.
School, exams, trophies—my name at the top of every list. I hid who I was when I had to, but I learned to outthink everyone.
Then my father came. He took me from Grandma and brought me to the city—not because he loved me, but because I was a card in a deal. He wanted a marriage that would buy power. I refused.
They grew irritated. Deals turned dangerous. Trust crumbled.
No one sided with me. Except Grandma.
They plotted. I plotted back. I wasn’t gentle. I didn’t beg. I killed their plans—every single one—before I took my last breath.
End flashback
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Aurelia Valente
(soft): The pain of that life faded when I closed my eyes. Then I opened them here.
Aurelia Valente
The mansion hums around me—warmth, worry, protection. This body’s family—Cassian, Adrian, Lilly, the staff—they give me something I never had in that past life.
Aurelia Valente
(thinking): I don’t want a fiancé. I don’t want chains. But—this love. Their worry. Their presence—it tastes like something I didn’t know I wanted.
Aurelia Valente
(deciding aloud): I will hold them. I will be greedy for this.
My fingers curl around Lilly’s, around the memory of a brother who laughs like a fool for me, around a father whose ruthless face can be tender for one person.
Aurelia Valente
(whisper, promise): I will protect this life. I will be their anchor—no matter what I once was.
Few days as passed since Aurelia came to home
Mansion kitchen — Lilly is in full panic mode, hands on her hips, voice echoing off the marble.
Lilly Nany of Fl
(shouting): Princess, you promised young master you’d eat whatever I give you!
Lilly Nany of Fl
(shouting): You’re not eating properly — look at you, you’ve gotten so thin!
Aurelia Valente
(lifting an eyebrow, half-amused): Oh?
Lilly Nany of Fl
(frantic): Do you think Mr. Darius will be happy about this? He clearly sent a warning to the whole mansion — saying his queen is thin and that WE are not taking care of you!
Lilly Nany of Fl
(nearly crying): Why are you doing this? That maniac will have us fired… or worse. He has the power to make us disappear!
For ten minutes Lilly continues. Footsteps, clattering plates, and a constant stream of scolding.
Lilly Nany of Fl
(exasperated): You skipped meals again today — ten minutes of yelling and nothing! Do you hear me, Princess? Eat!
Aurelia Valente
(soft, to herself): They worry so fiercely… it’s almost unbearable.
Aurelia Valente
Tell me, Lilly — is that Mr. Darius scarier than that stupid Adrian?
Adrian Valente
Princess, I heard you.
Lilly Nany of Fl
(screaming): Oh my—young master, you came at the perfect time! Look at her — she skipped her meals again. She’s not listening to me, and the whole kitchen is worried. They say the food doesn’t suit her.
Aurelia Valente
[Aurelia rolls her eyes.] You’re exaggerating, Lilly. I had breakfast late — I can’t have lunch right now.
Adrian Valente
Princess, you should eat at proper times.
Aurelia Valente
(challenging): Then let me go to college.
Adrian Valente
(sharp): You know they won’t allow it, Aurelia. Pa and the council won’t risk your security.
Aurelia Valente
(cool): Do you think I’m weak, brother? If I’m in danger and they can’t protect me, isn’t that their failing — not mine?
Aurelia Valente
(deadpan): Tell them if they don’t let me go to college, I’ll escape. Do they want to launch a search party? I’m bored being stuck here.
Lilly Nany of Fl
Lilly gasps. Adrian’s jaw tightens. The room falls quiet for a heartbeat — then, as always, the war of wills begins.
Adrian Valente
Fine. I’ll talk to them.
Aurelia Valente
(smirking): You’ve got two days, Adri. Tell Mr. Darius the challenge is from the Hell Queen.
Adrian Valente
Adrian gasps at her wording — the nickname hits a hidden place.
Adrian Valente
(uneasy): Princess… you’re bringing that up? Are you taking charge back?
Aurelia Valente
(cool): What do you think, Adri? How long does a throne wait for its queen? Mother left it empty — I’m taking the seat. I’m refreshing my training. I already told the base.
Adrian Valente
(alarmed): You didn’t tell Pa. You know how he hates surprises.
Aurelia Valente
(soft, steel beneath): Without being here, I became a target, Adri. Do you think I can just run from this hell?
Adrian Valente
(searching her face): So… your memory — is it back?
Aurelia Valente
(soft, uncertain): I don’t know if it’s memory… or something else. But I feel like I belong there.
Aurelia Valente
(decisive): I left training for Pa, but something inside me keeps pulling—telling me to take the reigns back. It whispers that I should be there… that I should rule.
Adrian Valente
(breathing out, hollow with shock): …It’s happening.
Adrian Valente
(thinking): I’ve prayed for this and feared it at the same time. If she really takes it back… the council will move. They’ve been waiting for a sign to reveal her true identity.
Adrian Valente
(whispered, guarded): They’ll want her presented in all her glory before she meets Lucian Darius — the King himself.
Adrian Valente
(soft, protective): You know Pa will lose his mind if he hears you say this without warning.
Aurelia Valente
Calm, hungry): I will handle Pa. I’ll train, I’ll learn what I must, and when I walk out — He don't need to worry about this anymore.
Adrian Valente
(reluctant smile): Two days, then. I’ll stall Pa and the council. I’ll prepare the house and the guards. I’ll make sure you don’t walk into a trap.
Aurelia Valente
(thinking): Two days. Long enough to remember enough — to sharpen the blade I’ve been given.
A shiver of fate slid through the mansion. An heiress who once wanted nothing but escape was waking to an old throne. And somewhere beyond velvet curtains and guarded gates, a king waited — patient, dangerous, and unshown.
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