The Duke’s Secret
Category: Romance
The stars that night seemed closer than they had any right to be.
A knock at the door changed everything.
He was the kind of man who kept his word, even when it cost him.
The morning light filtered through the curtains, painting the room in soft gold.
The map was old, its edges frayed, but the path it showed was unmistakable.
He had been waiting for her for what felt like an eternity.
She had learned long ago not to trust promises.
The sword was heavier than she expected, but she did not lower it.
The end.