Author's Note/Intro (IF YOU HAVE NOT READ THE SELECTION, DO NOT BEGIN!)

The Prince of Illea is of age, and another Selection will begin. But will the Prince end up with a princess, or will too many obstacles stand in his way?

Belle doesn't dream of tiaras and princes. The word "princess" is not often part of her vocabulary, and she'd like to keep it that way. Especially because on TV, Prince Chase seems cold and emotionless. But when a twist of fate lands her at the palace, Belle may find her emotions changing. Luckily, the Prince has more personality than a cracker in real life, and Belle is happy to know it. Unfortunately, her story is not exactly a fairy tale, and things aren't always as easy as they seem...