"He's very intimidating," I confess.  Prince Nicholas exudes an aura that makes him untouchable. I don't know how or why, but I could feel his inner beast, raging yet calm. It's indescribable. 

" I understand how he could be intimidating," she says. " I think he has feelings for you," 

She gauges my reaction. I scoff. Feelings for me? I doubt that. 

" I don't know how that could be possible," I whisper. 

She narrows her gaze, impassive, " Why can't it be possible, Apphia?" 

It feels stupid even to think he has feelings for me. He's way too good-looking and out of my league in many ways. He can...