Canan's POV Why was I so hesitant to answer when Father asked if I liked Princess? Could it be that I actually do? I literally froze when the question came up. And when he said I was in love with her, I didn't feel the urge to defend myself. It was more like he said a blunt truth and there was no point denying it. Maybe he's right. Maybe I actually have feelings for Princess. I mean, she has her flaws. But she's a good person. A genuinely good person. There's this thing that pulls me toward her all the time. It's not just the damn mate bond—I've been trying to keep my thoughts away from that. Trying to convince myself it's something else. But I know an emotional connection when I feel one. What I feel for Princess? It's off the charts. I can't go a day without seeing her. Can't

