"I knew you'd be here." I let out a breath, settling down on the edge of the rock next to her. She kept quiet, her gaze focused on the gentle movements of the ocean. "I wanted to clear my mind." I took her hands in mine, intertwining them. "What's wrong?" I asked her, drinking in every inch of her face. She was gorgeous. "You don't need to say anything, but always know that I'm here for you." A smile crept up on her face, her prominent dimples popping on the side of her cheeks. "Thank you." "You made me soft." I grumbled out as I pulled her closer, guiding her head to my shoulder. "Is that good or bad?" Her warm eyes met mine. I looked down at her. "Good. Very good." "Why do you think that?" Her breath hitched at the proximity of our faces. "If I weren't soft then I wouldn't feel the way I do about you."

- EDITING!! [apologies for any mistakes] In the kingdom of Genolia, where religion has been forbidden, Princess Rosalina has a secret: she's found faith. Rosa's life was transformed by an experience. She found comfort in a higher existence. But her newfound faith puts her at risk. If discovered, she'll face severe punishment, possibly even death. She must keep her beliefs hidden, even from her own family. Alexander, her childhood friend, has been forced to stay with Rosa's family for a year as part of an ancient tradition that is believed to grow the power of royal families. As Alexander snoops, he finds himself drawn to her and even falls in love, something he'd thought he'd ever experience. Despite this, can their growing feelings overcome the danger and secrecy surrounding Rosa's faith?