Amidst the bustling kingdom, Crown Prince Aiden and the mysterious girl, unknown to each other's true identities, found themselves entangled in a web of animosity. Little did they know, destiny had woven a tale of childhood connection.
As Aiden disguised himself to understand his kingdom, he inadvertently crossed paths with the girl, who had become an imposter for reasons unknown. Their interactions started with sabotage but unraveled into a journey of self-discovery and love.
Haunted by the loss of her mother, the girl sought answers, leading her to a royal secret that connected her fate with the Crown Prince. Aiden, torn between duty and love, grappled with the revelation that the one he perceived as an adversary was the missing piece to his reign.
United by their shared past and fueled by a desire for truth, they embarked on a quest to unravel the mysteries of their intertwined destinies. In the process, they discovered the strength of their love and the sacrifices needed for a kingdom's prosperity.
As secrets unfolded, the kingdom witnessed a in a determined prince, and the girl, once a nameless imposter, found solace in each other, bridging the gap between royalty and commonality.
In the end, the tale of the Crown Prince and the simple girl became a legend, illustrating that love and understanding could transcend boundaries, even in the complex tapestry of royal responsibilities.
Just when she's decided to leave the Town, Lady Cressida Belverst is forced to marry Lord Calan Haverston, the man who coincidentally knows a way out. Agreeing to marry for all the wrong reasons, can Cressida and Calan find out where their hearts truly belong?
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It is impossible to leave the Town, but one woman is determined to escape with the help of her betrothed.
Lady Cressida Belverst has always been judged as a walking scandal. Oh, how she tries (on some rare occasions) to be proper! When her parents arrange for her to marry a rich lord, Cressida has had enough. She has to leave the Town because she will not be forced to live with a man she doesn't love. But what happens if the very man she's betrothed to is the only one who can help her get out?
Calan Haverston, the Lord of Easton, takes the risk and helps his betrothed by using his knowledge of the Town's secrets because he is as willing as she to stay free of marriage for reasons completely different. He has dark secrets he cannot share with her, and his life is not one he can likewise open to anyone. But what happens when she leaves after awakening desires he thought he has under control? And what happens when he finds himself longing for her?
Cressida goes to a completely different place, one she has only heard in stories and read in books, with hopes of finding what her heart has always longed for. But love, mystery and secrets will chase her and it will only be a matter of time before she realizes what her heart truly desires.
*This story is a standalone title in the Haverston Family series.