MOONLIGHT PROMISES

e would first step into the royal palace. A week earlier, an invitation arrived, stamped with the palace's golden icon. Once a year, a selected group of young s

know the king treasures intelligence but humilit

name made her shiver-his tall stature, deep brown eyes, and natural grace were qualities she had admired from afar during royal festivals. Prince Zayn, known for his shy

dorned with golden chandeliers hanging from lofty ceilings, walls decorated with paintings of historic battles and triumphs and an air scented with jasmine a

of golden fields and flowing rivers. In that moment, Carina stood before the king and the attentive audience, reciting the verses she had perfected over weeks of practice. When she finished, a hush fell over the hall before applause burst forth. She stole a glance at Prince Zayn and noticed that he watched her with genuine interest r

ith blooming roses and ancient statues. The cool evening air was filled with the soft chirping of crickets and murmurs of hushed conver

ho it might be. As the figure drew closer, she soon recognized him-it was Prince Zayn. His eyes, illuminated by the gentle glow of l

hope I am not in

e garden." Their conversation flowed naturally, punctuated by comfortable pauses, Carina learned that behind his regal exterior was a thoughtful soul who cherished simple plea

rief moment of admiration; it was the beginning of a journey filled with growth, challenges and the bittersweet pain of first love. When the evening drew to a close. Carina prepared to leave the garden, she stole one last l

citement and expectation. The palace visit had been more than an opportunity to display her talent; it was her first step into a la

eeze and every ray of sunlight seemed to echo that magical night. Deep within her, a seed of hope was sown-a hope that one day fate would