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    • Chapter 21: Bridget Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 21: Bridget SIX WEEKS LATER “His Majesty is ready to see you.” Markus stepped out of my grandfather’s office, his face so pinched he looked like he’d just swallowed a lemon whole. “Thank you, Markus.” I smiled. He didn’t smile back. He merely gave a quick nod of courtesy before he spun on his heels and marched down the hall. I sighed. If I thought my becoming crown princess would improve my relationship with Edvard’s closest advisor, I was sadly mistaken. Markus seemed more…
    • Chapter 22: Rhys Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 22: Rhys “THAT MAKES US EVEN.” I stuck my phone between my ear and shoulder so I could grab my suitcase out of the overhead bin. “I told you already that it does.” “I want to make sure it sinks in.” Christian’s drawl seeped over the line, its smooth, lazy veneer hiding the razor blades beneath the surface. It reflected the man behind the voice, a debonair charmer who could kill you with one hand and a smile on his face. Many a person had failed to look beyond the smile until it was…
    • Chapter 25: Rhys Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 25: Rhys SOMEONE ONCE SAID HELL WAS OTHER PEOPLE. They were right. Specifically, hell was watching other people swan around an ice rink, drinking hot chocolate and making googly eyes at each other like they were in the middle of a goddamn Hallmark movie. It wasn’t even Christmas season, for fuck’s sake. It was worse. It was Valentine’s Day. A muscle flexed in my jaw as Bridget’s laughter floated over, joined by Steffan’s deeper laugh, and the urge to murder someone—someone male with…
    • Chapter 26: Bridget Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 26: Bridget MY GRANDFATHER WANTED TO KNOW HOW MY DATE WITH STEFFAN went. That was right. The reason the king summoned me to his office immediately after I returned to the palace was so I could give him a detailed breakdown of my first date with the future Duke of Holstein—and potential future Prince Consort. He did also apologize for not including me in the “emergency” tax reform meeting, which Erhall called at the last minute. I was convinced Erhall did so knowing I wouldn’t be able to…
    • Chapter 23: Bridget Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 23: Bridget finds herself at a crossroads in her life, torn between her royal duties and the growing, undeniable feelings she has for Rhys. The royal ball, designed with the intention of finding her a suitable husband, only deepens her internal conflict. Surrounded by countless suitors, none of whom pique her interest, Bridget grows increasingly disillusioned with the superficiality of the event. Her mind constantly drifts back to Rhys, whose presence in her life is both comforting and complicated.…
    • Chapter 24: Bridget Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 24: Bridget's experience at the royal ball highlights the stark contrast between the expectations placed on her as a princess and the personal desires that stir within her. The evening, which was meant to be a stepping stone in securing her future with an appropriate suitor, quickly turns into a series of awkward and unsatisfying encounters. She is introduced to suitor after suitor, from the self-important Count of Falser, who is more concerned with boasting about his gym and tailor than getting to…
    • Chapter 27: Bridget Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 27: Bridget embarks on an extensive goodwill tour throughout Eldorra with her team, including her bodyguard Rhys, to reconnect with the citizens and gain insight into their struggles. While her role lacks legislative power, she promises a dairy farmer named Ida, who is facing hardships, that she will ensure the concerns of Eldorrans like her are represented in Parliament. This spontaneous pledge causes concern among her advisors, who worry that such a promise might strain relations with the…
    • Chapter 28: Rhys Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 28: Rhys I’D TRIED TO RESIST. I REALLY HAD. Perhaps I would’ve succeeded had Bridget been beautiful and nothing else. Beauty, on its own, meant nothing to me. My mother had been beautiful, until she wasn’t—and I don’t mean physically. But that was the problem. Bridget wasn’t beautiful and nothing else. She was everything. Warmth, strength, compassion, humor. I saw it in the way she laughed, in her empathy as she listened to people’s problems and her composure as they railed to her…
    • Chapter 29: Bridget Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 29: Bridget feels the weight of her royal responsibilities growing as she strives to balance her public life with the increasingly complex nature of her secret relationship with Rhys. Following a successful goodwill tour, Bridget’s reputation in Athenberg continues to soar, further elevating her stature among the citizens. However, this growing public adoration contrasts sharply with the decline in the approval ratings of the Speaker, Erhall, who has become increasingly unpopular. Despite the…
    • Chapter 41: Rhys Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 41: Rhys stands at the crossroads of despair after the heartbreaking breakup with Bridget, retreating into the isolation of his hotel room. His days are filled with alcohol as he tries to numb the pain, but nothing can escape the relentless media attention focused on his failed relationship. With King Edvard’s recovery dominating the headlines, the media shifts its scrutiny to Rhys, exacerbating his grief and emotional turmoil. The constant reminders of Bridget—who, under the weight of her…
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