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Alexander's face twisted in disgust. "You're willing to risk the peace between our kingdoms for a fleeting infatuation?"

Benjamin's jaw clenched. "It's not an infatuation, Alexander. I love her."

Lily's heart soared at his words, but she knew they couldn't be together. Not yet.

"Benjamin, please," she whispered. "Don't say anything else."

But Benjamin wouldn't be silenced. "I won't deny my feelings, Lily. I won't pretend to be something I'm not."

Alexander sneered. "You're a fool, Benjamin. You'll ruin everything."

With that, he turned and stormed off, leaving Benjamin and Lily alone in the gardens.

Benjamin turned to Lily, his eyes burning with intensity. "I don't care about the consequences," he said. "I want to be with you."

Lily's heart raced as she met his gaze. She wanted to be with him too, but she knew it couldn't happen. Not yet.

"Benjamin, please," she whispered. "We have to be careful. We can't risk everything."

Benjamin's face fell, but he nodded. "I know," he said. "But I promise you, Lily. I'll find a way for us to be together. No matter what it takes."

And with that, he turned and walked away, leaving Lily to wonder what the future held for them.

Days turned into weeks, and weeks turned into months. Benjamin and Lily continued to see each other in secret, their love growing stronger with each passing day.

But their love was not without its challenges. Alexander's animosity towards them only grew, and he began to plot against them.

One night, as they walked in the gardens, Benjamin turned to Lily with a serious look on his face. "I have to tell you something," he said. "Alexander is planning something. I don't know what it is, but I know it can't be good."

Lily's heart skipped a beat. "What can we do?" she asked.

Benjamin's jaw clenched. "I'll take care of it," he said. "But I need you to promise me something."

"Anything," Lily said.

"Promise me you'll be careful," Benjamin said. "If anything happens to me, I need to know you'll be safe."

Lily's eyes welled up with tears. "I promise," she whispered.

Just then, a figure emerged from the shadows. It was Alexander, a sly smile spreading across his face.

"Ah, perfect timing," he said. "I see you're still indulging in your little romance."

Benjamin stepped forward, his eyes blazing with anger. "Alexander, what are you planning?"

Alexander chuckled. "Oh, just a little surprise," he said. "Something that will put an end to your love once and for all."

And with that, he turned and disappeared into the night, leaving Benjamin and Lily to wonder what lay ahead.

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Benjamin's eyes narrowed. "We need to be careful," he said. "Alexander is planning something, and I don't think it's good."

Lily nodded, her heart racing with fear. "What can we do?" she asked.

Benjamin thought for a moment. "I'll talk to my father," he said. "See if he knows anything about Alexander's plans."

Lily nodded, feeling a sense of relief. "And I'll talk to my mother," she said. "See if she's noticed anything strange."

Benjamin nodded, his eyes locking onto hers. "We'll get through this, Lily," he said. "Together."

But as they parted ways, Lily couldn't shake the feeling that they were running out of time.

That night, she snuck out of the castle, making her way to the stables. She had to know what Alexander was planning, and she knew just the person to ask.

As she approached the stables, she saw a figure lurking in the shadows. It was Thomas, Alexander's loyal servant.

"Thomas, what are you doing here?" Lily asked, trying to keep her voice steady.

Thomas looked up, his eyes gleaming with malice. "I'm just waiting for the perfect moment to strike," he said.

Lily's heart skipped a beat. "What do you mean?" she asked.