Giovanna

The court was full of nobles, all eager to court the princess. Among them, a new suitor emerged, Duke Frederico. His arrogant smile and insinuating looks soon made me realize his true intentions.

From the moment we introduced ourselves, the Duke seemed committed to conquering me. He praised my beauty and skills, but I could see through his false words. His interest in me was not genuine; he had a hidden agenda.

The days passed, and the Duke continued to surround me with attention and gifts. He tried to seduce me with his eloquent words and gallant gestures. I knew he was up to something, but I couldn't ignore him completely, since his presence was constant at court.

Gradually, I realized that the Duke aimed to weaken Alexander's position as heir to the throne. He longed to replace him as the future king and saw in me an opportunity to achieve his goals. My heart squeezed, because I only wanted to be with Alexandre, but now I faced a new challenge that threatened our relationship and t