Daniel’s POV
The palace felt strangely quiet that night.
Most of the servants had already returned to their quarters, and the long hallways were dimly lit by soft lanterns.
Outside the tall windows, the wind moved gently through the palace gardens, making the leaves rustle softly.
I sat alone inside my room with my hands folded together on the table, but my mind was restless.
The rumors from earlier that day were still spreading across the palace.
I still noticed the guards looking at me with curiosity.
Some stared with suspicion.
While some stared with pity.
I felt as if invisible eyes were watching me from every corner.
I let out a slow breath.
Everything is gradually falling apart…
For so long, I had managed to keep my secret hidden. Pretending to be a man has allowed me to
