<strong></strong><div align="center"><em>A small nod informed the prince that she had acknowledged this, although she was secretly looking forward to this castle tour. "Yes, Damien. That is their wish." Turning her gaze hesitantly, she briefly watched the large gates that was soon to open and lead her into the castle courtyard. Turning slightly, a gentle smile placed upon her rose lips, she observed how the prince had been acting....could it be he wasn't looking forward to this certain betrothing as much as she seemed to be?</em></div>