Chapter 3

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As the day of the ball approached, Ailesse spent her time learning the customs and etiquette of the land, ensuring she would be the perfect guest and an irresistible companion for Prince Arran. She practiced her smiles, her laughter, and the way she would look at him with just the right amount of allure. She would have to be perfect.

The evening of the ball finally arrived. Ailesse donned her emerald gown and applied her makeup with a steady hand. She was ready. She descended the stairs of the inn, her heart pounding with anticipation and a touch of nerves. She had one goal: to woo Prince Arran, marry him, and ultimately, avenge her mother's death.

As she stepped into the carriage that would take her to the palace, Ailesse felt a surge of excitement. The pieces of her plan were coming together, destinies were about to shift, and she was ready to seize her place as the queen of the seven seas and the land. What she did not anticipate was the challenge of keeping her heart in check as she grew closer to the man she was destined to destroy.


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