Now Prince Harad's POV

My heart is pounding in my chest with such intensity that I fear it will jump out at any moment as she bursts into a hearty laugh at my proposal.

I expected worse, a stinging slap in the face, tears of humiliation or intimidating threats. But I never thought Cissy would laugh at me to my face. I sit here and watch her collapse onto the table trying to regain composure, taking deep breaths through chuckles and giggles.

I patiently wait for her to compose herself once more and reveal the reason behind her amusement, as well as confirm if she is on board with our...