What could possibly go wrong at a masquerade party where no one knows each other's identity?
Princess Jane found herself attending the grandest party, hosted by their rival kingdom, where her eyes locked with an unexplainable girl. The mysterious girl exuded a dark aura, as deep as the night sky, while Jane's presence radiated a warm and welcoming golden retriever-like aura.
Intrigued by the girl's captivating essence, Jane couldn't shake her from her thoughts. As the night wore on, fate intervened, leading them to cross paths once more. What will happen when Jane discovers that this extraordinary girl is none other than Rachael, the illegitimate daughter of the rivals royal family?
Their encounter was unexpected, and Jane couldn't help but be drawn to the complexity of Rachael's life and the hidden struggles she bore. As their paths intertwine, the princess finds herself entangled in a web of secrets and emotions, unsure of how this newfound connection will shape their destinies.
As Claire aims to leave her oppressive stepfamily behind, she befriends Zion. Will he be her ticket to freedom or a distraction in achieving her dreams?
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Claire Olsen has had a crush on Zion Petrakis since the first time she laid eyes on him, but he never noticed, instead only having eyes on the school's it girl, Maddie Jennings. Knowing she couldn't compete with Maddie, Claire hid her feelings for Zion, satisfied with admiring him from afar. However, when a series of events led Claire closer to Zion, her feelings for him grew from infatuation to love. And despite fighting hard to keep her feelings contained by distancing herself from Zion, he was determined to show her that he's earned a spot in her life.
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