This was absolutely fantastic and what I loved the most was the fact that the author put so much effort onto developing emotions first, not like I have a problem with sex then relationship if it's logical but this one was really good. And the way the characters developed, wow!
And I was really impressed by the end of the story, I really wanted a tragedy considering what a scumbag Raymond was (though I can totally understand his pov since it was on well portrayed) but I adored Ian so much more, but the way it ended was absolutely perfect specially the fact that they ended up living a normal life not with all the riches in the world.
And sister Kaya, you were one amazing woman, I was really impressed by the fact that she was more shocked and disheartened by the fact that Raymond was in love with Ian and marrying the princess instead of the fact that her brother was gay, specially considering the historical setting.
And I'm gald she ended up with Mr. Apprentice from before.
A Painter Behind the Curtain