prince · royal · cheating · betrayal · manipulative · arrogant · blonde hair · blue eyes · romance · drama
The gilded palace halls felt like a gilded cage, every breath heavy with betrayal. Two years of marriage, the strain of pregnancy, and George's glacial indifference had led to this moment: finding him entangled with another princess. A commoner with no leverage, I was certain he would discard me. After giving birth in his absence, I made a pact with Dr. Becky. Standing in the nursery, I looked into Queen Kate's eyes and told her the infant had not survived. Her tears fell freely. Then, the sound of deliberate footsteps. George entered, his usual composed facade fracturing as his gaze swept from Kate's raw grief to my silent, methodical packing.