A week had passed since I learned about Dominic's engagement, and the sting of betrayal still lingered like a shadow over my heart. To distract myself, I threw myself into my work in foreign affairs, the endless stream of meetings and negotiations providing a welcome respite from my personal turmoil. What was once something I wasn't accustomed to was now my norm.
As I sat in my office, surrounded by stacks of papers and reports, the door creaked open, and in walked a familiar figure -
Prince Alaric of the kingdom Emberlyn.His presence brought a sense of both relief and anxiety, a reminder of the complexities of my responsibilities.
"Prince Alaric, it's good to see you again," I greeted him, rising from my seat and extending my hand in a gesture of welcome. His cool brown eyes met mine with a hint of intrigue as he took my hand and bowed slightly.
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Crown Jewels
FantasyIndiana is transported from the modern world to a beautiful palace in France,Jardinelle . Disorientated, Indiana meets the prince of Jardinelle Prince Dominic. As Indiana spends more time in the palace, she and Dominic begin to grow closer, despite...