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    • Chapter 46: Bridget Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 46: Bridget showcases a turning point in her journey, marked by a bold step toward transformative leadership for Eldorra. After a significant meeting with Rhys, she embarks on a mission to reshape the way her kingdom is governed, moving away from the traditional reliance on fear and control. Rather than accepting the status quo, Bridget takes a radical approach, opting to challenge the norms by addressing the public directly. Three days after her conversation with Rhys, she arranges an unexpected…
    • Chapter 31: Bridget Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 31: Bridget “STEFFAN.” MY HEART THUMPED WITH PANIC, EVEN THOUGH I WASN’T doing anything wrong. Not at that second, anyway. “I didn’t know you were back in town.” “I—uh, yes,” he stuttered, looking uncharacteristically flustered. “It was a last-minute decision. I wasn’t supposed to be back until next week, but I had an emergency in the city and I needed to get back straight away. I was going to call you tomorrow after everything settled.” His eyes slid to his left, and I…
    • Chapter 47: Rhys Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 47: Rhys offers a powerful turning point, both personally and politically, as Rhys and Princess Bridget meet with Erhall, Rhys’s biological father, who also holds the influential position of Speaker. The meeting, aimed at addressing the restrictive Royal Marriages Law, begins with Erhall’s unawareness of the scheduled visit due to a scheduling mix-up. This initial lack of preparation sets the stage for a confrontation that reveals the emotional tension brewing between Rhys and Erhall. In this…
    • Chapter 32: Bridget Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 32: Bridget PROBLEM: I COULDN’T REPEAL THE LAW ON MY OWN. I NEEDED BACKUP, and I had limited options. I didn’t want to tell Rhys until I had a more concrete plan, and I certainly couldn’t tell my family or any of the palace handlers. My friends in D.C. were too far away and removed from Eldorran politics to help. There was only one person left I could trust. “You want to what?” Mikaela’s mouth hung open as she stared at me like I’d sprouted a second head. “Bridget, the Royal…
    • Chapter 48: Bridget Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 48: Bridget FOR THE NEXT MONTH, I LAUNCHED INTO CAMPAIGN MODE TO WOO, OR threaten, enough ministers into voting yes on a repeal. Some were an easy sell, others not so much. But one hundred phone calls, eleven in-person visits, twenty-three media interviews, and countless public appearances—both scheduled and “candid”—of me and Rhys later, the big day finally arrived. Rhys and I sat in my suite, watching the vote play out on TV. I’d stress-ate my way through two packs of Oreos while he sat…
    • Chapter 33: Rhys Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 33: Rhys finds himself overwhelmed by the emotional chaos sparked by his growing feelings for Bridget. As the royal wedding approaches, Bridget’s time becomes consumed by the endless list of pre-wedding duties, which only deepens the rift between them. The arrival of Bridget’s brother and his fiancée signals the start of an even more chaotic period, pulling Bridget further away from Rhys. This distance heightens Rhys’s frustration, particularly towards Steffan, the man courting Bridget, who…
    • Chapter 49: Bridget Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 49: Bridget WE SPENT THE REST OF THE DAY AND NIGHT IN MY ROOM, ONLY SURFACING for food, but the next morning, reality intruded, and I was forced to extricate myself from Rhys’s arms. As high as I was riding from our victory, I had one big issue left to deal with. I’d waited until after the vote because I couldn’t afford to be distracted before then, but it was time to face it once and for all. Rhys stayed in the bedroom while I waited for my guest in the sitting room. I heard a knock before…
    • Chapter 34: Bridget Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 34: Bridget “IS EVERYTHING OKAY?” SABRINA ASKED AFTER I EXITED THE BATHROOM. She’d knocked to check on me, and I realized I’d been gone for almost half an hour. “Yes. I just had to deal with some last-minute prep for an event next week,” I said, ashamed of how easily the lie rolled off my tongue. “Apologies.” “No need to apologize.” Sabrina gestured to her sister and best friend, who’d passed out on the couch while The Devil Wears Prada played on-screen. “At least you’re…
    • Chapter 35: Rhys Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 35: Rhys As anticipated, Prince Nikolai and Sabrina's wedding was nothing short of chaos. Roads were blocked off, helicopters hovered overhead capturing aerial footage of the grand procession, and the streets were packed with eager onlookers hoping to catch a glimpse of the fairytale come to life. Reporters from around the world clamored to cover every detail, from Sabrina's wedding dress train to the glamorous guest list. Only a select few journalists from Eldorra's national media were permitted…
    • Chapter 50: Rhys Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 50: Rhys “YOU CAN’T SIT BY A QUEEN’S SIDE IF YOU DON’T KNOW WHICH FORK TO use. You’ll embarrass yourself at state functions.” Andreas crossed his arms over his chest. “Did you not look at the diagram I sent you?” “They’re. All. Forks,” I bit out. “They serve the same function.” “I’d like to see you try to use an oyster fork to eat steak.”A dull ache throbbed at my temple. We’d been reviewing dinner etiquette for the past hour, and I was one second away from…
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