Isabella couldn't stop thinking about the Dark Prince after their chance encounter on the balcony. She knew that it was foolish to be drawn to someone so dangerous and feared, but she couldn't help the way she felt.
As she went about her daily routine, she found herself constantly looking over her shoulder, wondering if the Dark Prince was watching her. She tried to push him out of her mind, but he lingered there, like a shadow that refused to be dispelled.
One day, as she was walking through the marketplace, she heard a commotion ahead. She pushed her way through the crowd, trying to see what was happening.
To her horror, she saw a group of men harassing a young girl, pushing her around and taunting her. Isabella knew that she couldn't just stand by and watch, so she stepped forward, her voice ringing out clear and strong.
"Stop it!" she shouted. "Leave her alone!"
The men turned to face her, their eyes narrowing. Isabella could feel her heart pounding in her chest, but she refused to back down.
"What's it to you?" one of the men sneered.
"It's not right to pick on someone weaker than you," Isabella replied, her voice steady. "Leave her alone."
The men hesitated for a moment, then turned and walked away, muttering curses under their breath. Isabella turned to the young girl, who was staring at her with wide eyes.
"Are you okay?" Isabella asked, her voice gentle.
The girl nodded, her eyes filling with tears. "Thank you," she whispered.
Isabella smiled at her, then turned to leave. As she walked away, she felt a presence behind her. She turned to see the Dark Prince standing there, his eyes fixed on her.
"You have a kind heart," he said, his voice low. "It's a rare thing in this world."
Isabella's heart skipped a beat at the sight of him. She could feel the pull between them growing stronger, despite the danger and the forbidden nature of their attraction.
"Thank you, Your Highness," she said, her voice barely above a whisper.
The Dark Prince nodded, then turned and disappeared into the shadows. Isabella knew that she was in deep trouble, but she also knew that she couldn't resist the pull of the Dark Prince any longer. She was falling in love with him, and she didn't know how to stop it.