Lyra: humming nervously This whole royal charade's choking me. Whispers* Can't marry him, won't.
He nods subtly before slipping away, disappearing into the shadows of the garden.
looks around the garden one last time, her eyes filled with determination Lyra: whispering to herself Tonight, everything changes. I will expose the truth and reclaim my freedom.
00 AM at night in the old library. I'll be there, hidden in the shadows.
determinedly Tonight, I will reveal the dark secrets that have been kept from me. I will finally take control of my destiny.
Sure enough, in the dead of night, Lyra sneaks into the old library, her heart pounding with anticipation.
quickly scanning the room to ensure they are alone Lyra: whispering WavesZerp, I'm here. We need to talk.
stepping forward from the shadows "Lyra! You made it. Now, what's this secret you mentioned?"
pauses, taking a deep breath Lyra: gathering courage Well, first off, WavesZerp, you have to promise me that you won't react with shock.
raising an eyebrow "Oh, come on, Lyra. After all we've been through together, do you really think I'd react like that?"
Lyra: nods Alright, WavesZerp. But promise me you won't interrupt until I've finished telling you everything.
crosses his arms, his eyes fixed on Lyra. "Alright, Lyra. Speak."
Lyra: takes a deep breath Okay, so remember how I told you that the princess didn't want to marry the prince? Well, there's more to it than that.
His eyes narrow, his voice low and intense. "Go on, Lyra."
Lyra: pauses, her voice trembling The princess...she was pregnant. And the father...it wasn't the prince. It was someone else. Someone powerful.
His eyes widen, his voice barely above a whisper. "No...that can't be true. Who is the father, Lyra?"
Lyra: leaning in closer, her voice urgent WavesZerp, listen carefully. The father is Prince Narvin's older brother, Crown Prince Kael.
His eyes widen further, his voice filled with disbelief. "Crown Prince Kael? But...why, Lyra? Why would he do that?"
Lyra: pauses, her eyes filled with determination WavesZerp, that's exactly what I need to find out. This is a case of betrayal and deception.
Eyes wide with disbelief "Betrayal and deception? This is madness, Lyra!"
Lyra: paces back and forth, her voice filled with frustration Yes, WavesZerp! It's madness! The princess's reputation, her future...everything has been ruined by this treachery.
His voice trembles slightly "So what's the plan, Lyra? How do we expose this?"
Lyra: stops pacing and turns to face WavesZerp, determination in her eyes WavesZerp, we need to gather evidence. We need to prove that Crown Prince Kael is the father of the princess's child.
His eyes narrow with resolve. "Alright, Lyra. We'll gather the evidence. But how do we get it?"
Lyra: pauses, her mind racing WavesZerp, we need to be discreet. We can start by talking to people close to the royal family.