He stood in the center of the Great Hall, his hands folded behind his back in an elegant manner.

A stern expression fell over his face as he stared down at the woman in front of him.

As the soon-to-be king of Vivere Kingdom, he needed a queen to rule beside him. The woman, of course, was not his choice. He knew nothing about her, only her name and age. He was willing to be patient and allow her a chance, however.

"Sara."

He finally spoke, his voice deep and full of authority.