The Guard and the Princess (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781933121277)

Although she spoke quietly, she made a loud noise as if to convince both herself and me. "I think love will come in due course." My heart was thumping loudly and rapidly. I tried to slow it down so that the Princess wouldn't hear by taking a few deep breaths.

"But what if it doesn't?"

My inquiry appeared to float in midair. She remained fixed on me with her brilliant eyes for a while without responding. As the guards changed, there were some footsteps in the hallway. The wind outside caused the stained glass window to squeak. Raindrops started to fall.

Then my father was correct, she said almost in a whisper. I must first be married for the Evergreen Kingdom.