The wedding was grand. Trumpets roared. Flowers rained. But behind her veil, Lily's heart trembled.
Now married to the enemy, she had full access to his palace. She searched his chambers late at night — discovering secret letters, blackmail documents, lists of bribes, and royal property records. She passed the evidence through hidden messengers back to the King.
But the villain was cunning. He began to test her, planting false leads and watching her reactions. Lily had to be smarter, colder. Her role wasn't just to act — it was to survive.
Despite the danger, the bond between her and the King grew. They met in secret tunnels during diplomatic events, whispered through trusted servants, and sometimes, simply exchanged glances that said everything.