Under the name of Miss El, the princess had cleverly created situations that allowed her to cross paths with Lawrence Demerin, much more than a simple coincidence.
At first, her intentions had been purely tactical, observing him, learning more about him, and figuring out how she could secure her place in the Demerin family's plans.
However, as the days went by, she couldn't help but notice something stirring inside her every time their paths crossed.
It started with casual greetings, an innocent exchange of words, always polite but brief.
But soon, she found herself lingering just a little longer in the hallways where Lawrence passed, or "accidentally" running into him by the communications desk.
She told herself it was just curiosity, a need to understand the man who held so much power and control, who was both a ruthless general and yet oddly approachable in moments of unexpected quiet.
But deep down, she knew there was more to it.
