256 pages; soft cover; black & white

With Elene's wedding approaching, Ria finally comes to terms with saying good-bye...but when Ria runs into an unfamiliar face at the palace, she soon learns that every ending welcomes a new beginning! As the illegitimate heir to a ruined enemy nation, Havel's feelings of animosity toward her and Caitel are more than apparent. Will Ria's princess charms be enough to win him over?