When I found out that I’m in love with Captain Haile, I felt excitement and happiness. But now, after figuring out that I’m also in love with Prince Giannis, it’s fear and uncertainty that’s barreling through me. What have I done to deserve this fate? Having two mates who despise each other is saddening. Choosing whom among them would die is distressing.
Before the passionate mood turns out of control, I break our kiss. Prince Giannis attempts to kiss me again, but I pull my face away. When my teary eyes meet his downcast ones, guilt squirms in my chest.
“You’re still hesitant?” he asks.
I nod, but since I can’t tell him the exact reason why, I lie, “I still need to undergo some evaluations. What if I fail? Then you’ll be marrying someone else. I’m just protecting myself from getting
