FlASHBACK

A few years ago

"What if he rejected me, Daisy? What would I do then?" the 17-year-old girl turned her head to look at the old woman who was busy braiding her hair and explaining about mate bond. The younger princess has a dent of worry between her soft brows as she generously pondered over the possibilities. Her soft angelic voice deepened with a hint of trepidation.

"No lad in his right mind would reject you, my lady. You are beautiful and obedient. Your mate is going to love you and now turn your head so that I braid your hair properly," the old maid reassured her with a fond smile. The younger woman thought over her words but failed to draw any confidence. She straightened her head and scowled into the mirror facing her.

"But certainly not beautiful enough to catch Prince William's eyes," her shoulders slumped as she murmured to herself, despondently.

She was heartbroken to learn that Prince William of Attiha had found his mate. The prince had caught her fancy when she had seen