Princess Alanna of Asnye had almost the same thoughts Prince Bastiaan housed about marriage. Yes, she did know it was inevitable. Unless she wanted to become a nun, which she had no inclination for, she would be expected to marry and have children. It was an idea she was at peace with. It had never crossed her mind to be married off to a hostile country, although maybe it should have. Being married off to a country so far away from home, though, was something she wouldn't have imagined in her worst nightmares. And now... it was happening.<br/><br/>"I will not be happy with Prince whoever his name is, father! Never!", the girl stated, distressed, as she paced back an forth in her room like a caged animal.<br/><br/>The King sighed deeply and pinched between his brows. Why did this child have to decide to be difficult now? She had never been, before. "You said you would accept the husband I appointed to you, Alanna."<br/><br/>"And I will marry this man! It does not mean I must like him. That I will never do", the girl replied, sitting on her bed. "I will marry him, bear his heir while he sleeps with the maids and pretend all is well and we are a happy family. But I will hate him and his country with burning passion for the rest of my days."<br/><br/>Princess Alanna had never been that emotional. The idea of leaving her country for one that was far from home and hostile to her people was more than she could bear. "And I will be so, so far away from home. What happens if I fall ill, or one of you?", the princess asked, her eyes watering up.<br/><br/>King Ethan let out a tired sigh and sat by his daughter. "Nonsense. You are young and healthy, and you shall be cared for. It is on their best interest that you remain healthy. As for us, you will not be a prisoner, child. You may be able to come visit if it becomes a necessity."<br/><br/>The princess considered the king's words for a while and nodded. "Very well, father. I... I shall do as you please. When will I meet Prince whatever his name is?"<br/><br/>"Prince Bastiaan, child. And you know this is his name. Since you accept the idea of marrying him, I shall write to the Prince and invite him on a visit. And you, child, must be on your best behavior, unless you want this visit to end with a declaration of war."