As the Leaf Falls

In the beautiful kingdom of Pola, where freedom, happiness, and joy abounded, there was a strict law that governed the lives of its people. Women were to be courted between the ages of 15 to 18 and married by 19 to ensure the legacy of Pola.
Failure to comply meant banishment without any exceptions.
Princess Lotus Eloise Adore Florence, the daughter of King Florence, was turning 18 next year, and she had not allowed anyone to court her or asked for her hand in marriage. Her pale skin, long brown hair with a hint of ginger in the sunlight, honey brown eyes, round full lips, and petite body made her the most sought-after maiden in all of Pola.
As the deadline for her 18th birthday drew near, King Florence was faced with a difficult decision. He knew he had to set an example for the people of Pola, as the law was not to be taken lightly.
Ambrose Clarke, a strong and powerful knight from a neighboring kingdom. The King believed that this union would create a powerful alliance and bring peace to the land. With his curly black hair, brown eyes, and "jock" body, he was the most eligible bachelor in the neighboring kingdom and had been vying for Princess Lotus's attention for years. However, she had shown no interest in him or anyone else. The king called upon his daughter and the young suitor to his throne room, where he made an announcement that shook the kingdom to its core. Princess Lotus Eloise had until the eve of her 18th birthday to accept Ambrose Clarke's proposal of marriage. If she did not comply, she would be banished from Pola forever, never to return. The princess was taken aback by her father's ultimatum, but she knew the law of the land. As the days passed and the deadline loomed closer, Princess Lotus found herself torn between her duty to her kingdom and her own desires. Would she go through with the marriage to Ambrose, or would she defy the law of Pola and face the consequences of banishment? Only time would tell.