The tension in the palace had become nearly unbearable. Elise found herself constantly on edge, jumping at every unexpected sound as the whispers and rumors continued to swirl around her and Liam.
One evening, as Elise was walking through the palace gardens, Liam suddenly appeared before her, his eyes alight with a mixture of fear and determination.
"Elise, my love, I can no longer remain silent," he said, his voice trembling slightly. "The rumors, the secrecy - it's all become too much. I must confess the truth of my feelings for you."
Elise's eyes widened in surprise, her heart pounding in her chest. "Liam, what are you saying? If someone were to hear-"
He cut her off, grasping her hands in his own. "I love you, Elise. I have loved you from the moment I first laid eyes on you, and I can no longer hide it. I know the risks, the consequences, but I cannot bear the thought of living without you by my side."
Elise was stunned, her mind racing as she tried to process his words. She had known, of course, that their love was forbidden, that the very idea of a commoner and a princess being together was unthinkable. And yet, hearing Liam's confession, she felt a surge of emotion that she had never experienced before.
"Liam, I..." she began, her voice barely above a whisper. "I don't know what to say. This is all so... unexpected."
Liam squeezed her hands, his eyes pleading. "Then say that you love me too, Elise. Say that you're willing to risk everything to be with me."
Elise felt a tear slip down her cheek as she searched his face, her own heart torn between duty and desire. "I... I do love you, Liam. But the consequences, the danger - I cannot simply ignore them."
Liam's expression fell, his shoulders slumping with disappointment. "Then I have no choice but to leave, my love. I cannot stay here, knowing that my presence puts you in harm's way."
Elise felt a sharp pang of anguish at his words, her grip on his hands tightening. "No, Liam, please don't go! I... I need you, more than you know."
Liam paused, his eyes filled with a glimmer of hope. "Then tell me, Elise. Tell me that you're willing to defy your father, your duty, everything, just to be with me."
Elise took a deep breath, her mind racing as she considered the gravity of his request. She knew that if she were to confess her love for Liam, it would change the course of her life forever. But as she looked into his eyes, she realized that she was willing to take that risk.
"I love you, Liam," she said, her voice steady and sure. "And I'm willing to do whatever it takes to be with you, no matter the cost."
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The Keeper Of The Drifted Rose
Romance✨it all began on school when he meet the princess of spain that he eventually loved and the is no match for their Love challenges to their life✨
