Lady Rosewood's eyes widen in surprise. "Your Highness! I am flattered by your proposal, but I must express my reservations. I just had a failed proposal!"
"I understand," Prince Pieter replies smoothly. "But I believe that after being rejected by a Count, being offered marriage by a prince will be beneficial for your reputation. We can also build a strong alliance between our kingdoms."
Lady Rosewood hesitates for a moment. "But I am about to leave... Besides, princes and princesses of Cairns choose their partners via a selection, right?"
"It is preferred, but we also have a choice on the matter," he shares. "Also, I will need to ask you to hold off on your departure. Or you can invite me to Kromburg as your guest."
"Oh," she says, getting more flustered by the second.
"And as for your question about the selection, it's exactly because of its presence that I'd like to offer marriage to you."
