Page 40 of Coronation (Royally Forbidden #1)

King Benedict steps out of his ice palace with American it-girl.

Royal enthusiasts will be stunned to learn that Stelland’s famously frosty monarch appears to have found a flame.

At the time, his visit was seen as nothing more than a show of support for the arts in Stelland; however, King Benedict appears to have walked away with a good deal more than some positive publicity.

This is the king’s first romantic link since his highly publicized divorce, which was finalized only a few weeks before his unexpected ascension to the throne.

His ex-wife, Lady Julia Fletcher, was unable to be reached for comment on her former husband’s new paramour, but sources close to Lady Fletcher report she is “aware of the situation.”

The perfume date, held at Percy and Stowe, a famed fragrance atelier nestled in Dalmore City’s historic sixth-century downtown, lasted close to two hours.

“He could hardly take his eyes off her,” reported one staffer. “And from what I could see, the feeling was mutual. They certainly looked comfortable together.”

Comfortable , indeed.

Several witnesses report the new couple was “inseparable,” as they collaborated closely with a master perfumer to create a bespoke scent.

The result? A one-of-a-kind fragrance featuring black orchid, bergamot, and vetiver—but with a surprising twist: subtle notes of coastal sagebrush and orange blossom, a clear nod to Zelda’s California roots.

For those who are curious what such a combination would result in, Percy and Stowe later announced that they will be offering a limited run of the fragrance, appropriately titled “From B to Z,” in response to demand.

When it came time for the couple to leave the shop, the king was seen smiling—yes, actually smiling—at Miss Flowers, and had his hand resting on the small of her back as they made their way to his car. Their next destination? Unknown.

Is that love we smell? Or is this merely a royal fling? Royal fanatics will have to wait and see. Stay tuned for more news on the world’s most talked about couple.