His Secret Princess
I considered unveiling my true self to him for the briefest of moments, but my mind raced with the countless scenarios of how it could go horribly wrong, and I decided against it.
Tearing my gaze from his, I shook my head slowly. “I can’t, Matt.”
He let out a deep sigh, the earlier confidence fading from his eyes. “One day, Mystery Girl,” he murmured, “I’ll get you to take off that mask.”
I managed a weak smile. One day, I thought to myself. But you won’t. Because tonight is the last time you’ll kiss me. After tonight, it’s all over.
Suddenly, the distant chatter and music from the ballroom became louder, signaling the announcement of the ball king and queen. As we turned our heads, the gold
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