Chapter 60: The Parade of Moonlit Secrets

**Thelma Zane’s POV** The excitement of the upcoming Moonlight Festival was palpable. The night promised to be filled with joy, beauty, and celebration. The grand event would honor the Moon Goddess, and everyone, from the royals to the common folk, was ready to join in the revelry. But for me, the night held a deeper, more personal significance. There was something about this festival that seemed to carry more weight than just the festivities. As I prepared for the night ahead, I couldn’t help but feel the flutter of anticipation. I had planned to attend with Aldrich, hoping to walk hand in hand, but circumstances wouldn’t allow that. The festival was a time for families and lovers to come together, and because of our positions, we had to part ways for the sake of discretion. We had to maintain the secrecy of our relationship, at least for now. “I’ll see what I can do,” Aldrich whispered to me, his voice a soothing promise as he embraced me one last time before we parted ways. He st