Chapter 50: The Moonlight Is So Beautiful

**Thelma Zane’s POV** Aldrich stood before me, his usual calm demeanor replaced with palpable nervousness. His breathing was uneven, his lips parting as if to speak, but I stopped him. “The doctor said my fluctuating emotions are a result of the transition I’m about to undergo,” I began, trying to steady my voice. “The changes in my body are stirring this storm inside me. But I know it’s not just biology. That’s not the full truth.” I paused, my gaze lingering on his face. It was almost unbearable to look at him, knowing the secret I was hiding. His strong jaw, those piercing eyes—he deserved to know, but the weight of my responsibility held me back. *What would he do if he knew the truth?* Would his love survive the revelation? Could any love endure when it was founded on deceit? The thought haunted me, and for a fleeting moment, I considered confessing everything. The words teetered on the tip of my tongue, but reason held me back. As a princess, my duty extended