A Deception
Rhett's POV I was back at the castle the night of the holiday ball. Snow was falling outside and the temperatures were lower than they had been since last year. I watched as guests entered and scanned the crowds for anyone suspicious. This was the night that everything would change and that burden would forever be mine to bear. I stood over the high balcony and watched as guests descended the steps greeted at the bottom by Princess Avianna and Prince Peter from a neighboring kindgom. I briefly considered the life they could have if their friendship blossomed into more, alas my father would never allow it. "What a fine night isn't it Son?" I turned to see my father standing proudly behind me. "Father, I did not expect to see you tonight." "Why Son I never miss the Winte
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