Butterflies started bouncing around in Maria's stomach as she made her way over to Julien's room in the guest's quarters.
There was just something about the prince that made Maria feel safe yet somehow nervous at the same time.
Julien had first met Maria at the market in a setting where no one else knew who she truly was, so that was something intimate that they already shared together; but at the same time, she still got those nervous butterflies that you get around someone you are starting to have a romantic interest in.
He was mysterious and Maria was still trying to fully understand him, but she could feel that the two of them were kindred spirits.
They both seemed to want more for themselves than just being royalty, and they both enjoyed being among the everyday people in their countries.
Just seconds after she knocked on his door, Julien appeared as if he had had his hand on the doorknob, ready to go at a moment's notice.
