Chapter 24

Princess Genevieve Hart Age: 25 *°* I woke up the next day in a happy mood. The sun was shining, the birds were singing-well I didn't know if they were or not, but I could pretend it was the Disney type of morning-and all felt right with the world. Today, I'd be formally introduced to the world as Ashton's betrothed and, in a few more weeks, his fiancée. Being ordained to marry the crown prince of the famed Crysauralian Empire was a pretty big deal but all the worries and fears I'd had yesterday had slowly melted away. Perhaps it was the sugar rush from all the cupcakes Ashton and I had eaten last night, but I felt energized and refreshed. The first order of business was a pre-conference where I'd meet to discuss a few things about the charity gala and then after that I'd meet Ashton and we'd attend the conference together and the announcement would be made. The prime minster had already been given a heads up about the announcement an