CHAPTER 48

As we sat together, enveloped in each other's embrace, I couldn't help but feel overwhelmed with gratitude for the love we shared. It was a rare and precious connection, one that I cherished with every fiber of my being.

As we drifted off to sleep, cocooned in the safety of each other's arms, I felt a sense of peace wash over me. No matter what challenges awaited us, I knew we could face them together, fortified by the strength of our love.

The following day, Ryder and I found ourselves free from our royal duties. Ryder surprised me by inviting me to dinner at one of the town's...