Her heart galloped in her chest. “It’s all yours.”
She wished he could be hers.
He wore a black uniform with gold epaulets. The fringe hung down each shoulder. A blue-and-yellow sash ran diagonally from his right shoulder to his left side, and medals hanging from colorful ribbons were pinned near his heart.
So handsome.
She nearly sighed. “You look like Prince Charming.”
He sat and then settled back against the bench seat. “Is that a good thing?”
“It’s not bad,” she teased. “Though I don’t need to be rescued by a prince.”
His thigh pressed against her. The blanket and their clothing was between them, but heat emanated at the point of contact. She fought the urge to scoot closer to him.
“You are more than capable of taking care of yourself and everyone around you.”
Did that include him?
She wished.
The crowd shouted, “Kiss, kiss.”
A thrill shot through her.
If only the people of Alistonia wanted their crown prince to kiss her, but Kat knew they were calling for a kiss between the bride and groom.
More cheers sounded.
Kat grinned. The newlyweds, who sat in the last carriage, must have obliged the crowd.
Gill’s gaze softened. “You are exquisite.”
Her cheeks warmed. “So are you. I love your uniform.”
“It’s only worn on formal occasions.”
One of the horses neighed as if anxious to get moving.
She was content to sit beside Gill and never move. “Then as crown prince, you should add more of those to your schedule.”
He bowed his head slightly. “I shall do that.”
The carriage moved forward.
She waved at the crowds that stood on the street with paper cutout hearts colored like the Alistonia flag.
A child waved frantically at her to catch her attention. She waved back and blew him a kiss.
The young boy jumped up and down. His mother mouthedthank you.
Down the road, a group of young girls wearing thick coats over snow pants and boots blew bubbles into the air.
The scene was like something out of a movie.
Christmas magic or wedding magic? Perhaps a mixture of both thanks to Sophie’s fairy godmother who must be out there waving a sparkly wand.
“It was a lovely ceremony,” she said.
