Crystal stole a glance at the young man who was to be her husband. At once she wished she hadn't. He looked to be stuck up and mean even though he had been so kind toward her parents. She stuck her hand out to him, palm down, as her father introduced them, her eyes falling to the floor again.<br/><br/>When the introduction was finished and he had kissed her hand, as was custom among royalty, she let the crowned prince lead her to their seats at the Head of the ceremonial banquet table.