Royal Palace, Imperial CityThe sun was high in the sky, casting long shadows across the land, and with the warm, still spring air, a peaceful calm settled over everything in the lazy afternoon heat.The celebration was at night, but considering we were important guests and that today was the day I would be engaged to the third princess, we came early in the afternoon so that my parents could talk to the King and Queen. And also so that Catherine and I could meet and get to know each other.After I met and greeted King Gustave the Third, who was exactly as I had imagined him to be, wearing a royal robe and other kingly clothes, I was led by some beautiful maids to a separate room where Catherine was waiting for me. When I walked into the room, a stunning teenage girl appeared before me, scanning me with her brown eyes like Gustave's, walnut-black hair, light pink lip gloss, and a hint of blush on her cheeks.She looked stunning and beautiful, dressed in a long, pink, flowing skirt t
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