Nora
He had already discovered me.
For a fleeting moment, I hesitated. Retreating now would only raise more suspicions. Drawing in a deep breath, I steeled myself, pushing aside branches as I stepped forward with a composed air.
The winter sun cast a pallid light over Lord Chambers . As he turned to face me, I took in his features for the first time—handsome, with a smooth charm befitting a savvy businessman. His dark brown hair was carefully groomed, and his gray-green eyes, mysterious as foggy depths, regarded me with interest, an elusive smile curving his lips.
"Princess," he greeted, a touch of irreverence in his bow, "Good day. I hope I'm not disturbing your... stroll?"
His gaze was too direct and appraising and it unnerved me. It was the look of someone sizing up a valuable acqu
