"I knew you'd be here." I let out a breath, settling down on the edge of the rock next to her. She kept quiet, her gaze focused on the gentle movements of the ocean. "I wanted to clear my mind." I took her hands in mine, intertwining them. "What's wrong?" I asked her, drinking in every inch of her face. She's gorgeous. "You don't need to tell me if you don't want to, but know that i'm always here for you." I spoke up when i noticed her silence. A smile crept up on her face, her dimples popping out on the side of her cheeks. "Thank you." "I think i'm in love with you." I grumbled out as i pulled her closer, slowly guiding her head to my shoulder. "Yeah?" Her warm eyes met mine as she let out a soft laugh. I looked down at her. "Yeah, my heart feels like it's beating out my damn chest."

[ 𝐂𝐔𝐑𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐋𝐘 𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 ] In the kingdom of Genolia, where religion has been forbidden, Princess Rosalina has a secret: she's found faith. Rosa's life was transformed by an experience. She found comfort in a higher existence. But her faith puts her at risk. If discovered, she'll face severe punishment, maybe even death. She must keep her beliefs hidden, even from her own family. Alexander, her childhood friend, has been forced to stay with Rosa's family for a year as part of an ancient tradition that is believed to grow the power of royal families. As Alexander snoops, he finds himself drawn to her and even falls in love, something he'd thought he'd ever experience. Despite this, can their growing feelings overcome the danger and secrecy surrounding Rosa's faith?