The Secrets of Blackthorn
As they turned into the alley, Eliza's heart raced. The man's warning echoed in her mind. The Duke's men were already here. They were closer than she had thought.
The man stopped at a small door, knocking twice in quick succession. "Get inside," he urged, looking both ways as though expecting someone to appear at any moment.
Alden didn't hesitate, pulling Eliza inside. The door clicked shut behind them, and the dim light of the alley was replaced by the murky shadows of the room within.
Eliza blinked, trying to adjust to the low light. The air inside was heavy, musty, as though the walls had secrets hidden deep within them.
"I'm James," the man said. "And I know who you are, princess. You can't hide forever. But for now, you're safe here."
Eliza swallowed hard, her mind spinning. Safe? Could they really be safe?
But the real question was: What was James hiding from them?
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A Heart Divided
RomantikIn a kingdom bound by tradition and duty, Princess Eliza is forced into an arranged marriage to Prince Edmund to secure a political alliance. But Eliza's heart belongs to Alden, a humble cloth maker she meets in secret. Their love, though genuine, i...
