Elizabeth took a deep breath, then leaned in, her voice barely audible. “I’ve been dating Damien Rose,” she whispered, her tone carrying both a hint of exhilaration and fear.
My mouth fell open, a shock jolting through me.
I’d heard rumors that Damian had been sending Elizabeth flowers and gifts, but I hadn’t realized they were actually dating.
“That’s so exciting!” I said, genuinely happy for her. “But why keep it secret?”
She let out a small sigh, glancing away. “Because I’m the daughter of the king,” she said quietly, a hint of sadness in her voice. “If people knew… there’d be so much scrutiny. And if things don’t work out, it would be a huge scandal. I like him, and I love spending time with him, but I just want to take things slow. If we’ve got people following us, sho
