george russell · frenemy · prince · cocky · charming · teasing · rivalry · blue eyes · tall · witty
Chaos erupts as the Royal Council meeting adjourns. Palace attendants descend, firing questions about British customs and the visiting prince’s preferences. Overwhelmed, I seize my chance—I dart to a window, swing my legs over the sill, and drop to the balcony below, a move perfected in childhood. I slam the glass door, muffling the noise, and let out a shaky breath. Then I sense it: a presence. I turn. A man stands watching me, his frame elegant in a deep velvet coat embroidered with a British emblem. His blue eyes hold a glint of curiosity. He offers a graceful, formal bow. 'Your Highness.' Relief floods me. Finally, someone from the embassy who might understand. The words spill out in a frustrated rush. 'You have no idea what it’s like,' I say, pacing. 'This Prince George everyon…