~Princess Rowen's P. O. V.~
The ball was going well. Elias and I danced for what seemed like hours. We left the ballroom and adjourned to the gardens where many others were. Including Rhion, he and a princess named Gwendolyn were talking by the largest fountain we have. It's in the center. I talked with Gwendolyn once. She is much like Rhion, shy and reserved, but polite and kind. I wanted to over hear them. Yet, Elias was ushering me to our pavilion. It was covered in tiger lilies and vines. He sat me down and looked me in the eyes. Those gorgeous green eyes held my attention. He cleared his throat.
"Rowen of Ilsena. Since the day I met you, I have been in love with you. And each day that love grows stronger. It has been 3 months since I came to Ilsena with the intention of meeting you.
