"A love bright enough to warm the chilly nights, but remains hidden in the shadows of the day." --- Louise and Alexander grew up as best friends in the palace. Over the years, there had been many sneaky exchanges. Sneaky glances. Secret notes. Sneaking around for food and snacks. What had started off as an innocent secret friendship between a young Prince and a young palace maid had grown into something deeper. Something forbidden. The stakes are higher than ever now. Will their love withstand the challenges ahead? Will it weather the storm and rain coming their way? or will it wither and crumble into the soil, buried forever beneath the feet of those who want them ruined? | a short story || novella |