Echo.

Caesar's heartfelt confession left me utterly dumbfounded. His words flowed with a romantic eloquence that I hadn't expected from the formidable Lycan king.

He spoke of love in a way that was both enchanting and overwhelming, and I found myself breathless, unable to reply. "I love you, Princess," he continued, his voice a gentle whisper that resonated deep within me. "I want to keep you safe, to protect you from the dangers that surround us."

As he spoke, Caesar went on to reveal a part of himself that he had kept hidden, a vulnerability that seemed incongruent with his regal stature. "You know, my real name is Alex," he...