Chapter 11 - My Precious King: Chapter 11 - The Unveiling

The day arrived when Ren was forced to make his choice.The royal court was assembled, the nobles were gathered, and the people were waiting with bated breath. Ren stood before them, his face pale but resolute.He began to speak, his voice echoing through the hall. He spoke of his love for the kingdom, his commitment to justice, and his vision for a better future. He spoke of the challenges he had faced, the opposition he had encountered, and the sacrifices he had made.Then, he paused, his eyes sweeping across the crowd. "But there is one thing," he said, his voice trembling slightly, "that I have not yet revealed. A secret that I have kept hidden for too long."He took a deep breath, steeling himself for what he was about to do. "I am in love," he said, his voice ringing with emotion, "with a man. With Kai, the baker's son, who has shown me the true meaning of love, compassion, and courage."A gasp swept through the hall. The nobles were shocked, the courtiers were stunned, and the people were bewildered.Ren continued, his voice growing stronger with each word. "I know that my love for Kai is unconventional, that it defies tradition, and that it may even be seen as a scandal. But I refuse to hide it any longer. I refuse to live a lie. I choose to be true to myself, to my heart, and to the man I love."He stepped forward, taking Kai's hand in his. "Kai," he said, his eyes filled with love and devotion. "Will you stand by my side, as my partner, my lover, and my king?"Kai's heart overflowed with emotion. He had waited so long to hear those words, to be acknowledged, to be loved openly and without shame.He squeezed Ren's hand, his eyes filled with tears of joy. "Yes," he said, his voice ringing with love and conviction. "I will stand by your side, always and forever."And as they stood there, hand in hand, facing the judgment of the world, they knew that their love story was far from over. It was just beginning, and it was about to become a legend.