The Crown's Burden
The Duke's fall marked the end of one era and the beginning of another. Eliza had not imagined how heavy the crown would feel on her head, but now, as she stood before the people of the kingdom in the grand hall of the palace, she understood. The crown symbolized both the weight of her family's legacy and the future she had to build from the ashes of the past.
The people cheered as Eliza raised her hand, her heart both heavy and hopeful. This was her kingdom now. This was the future she would create.
Alden stood beside her, his presence a steady reminder of how far they had come. The path ahead was uncertain, but they would face it together. His hand found hers, and for a moment, everything else faded. Their love, once forbidden, was now a bond that would see them through the trials ahead.
"We've done it," Eliza said softly, her voice just for him.
"We have," Alden replied, his eyes filled with pride and love. "But this is only the beginning."
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A Heart Divided
RomanceIn 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...
