"Ready?" he asked.

She nodded, her gaze drawn to the handsome man waiting for her. Her eyes locked with Rafael's and she felt the warmth of his love surround her.

A handsome prince. Who would have thought it would ever come to this?

The music changed to the traditional wedding march. The guests rose and turned toward her and her father. He covered her hand with his and squeezed her fingers. Then they stepped onto the petal-covered path.

Once again, she found Rafael and let him draw her in. Everything about this moment felt right— as if she'd finally found her destiny. Today she would be his wife, and Calandria's new princess. In time, she would be queen.

Today Calandria… tomorrow the world.