qFlowers were very rare in a city like Xendale which snowed all year round.

It was no easy feat to procure so many flowers overnight, and even harder to arrange them within that span.

Francesca gazed about the castle in ecstasy which looked like it was rejuvenated overnight.

Having grown up in the mountains, Francesca had a soft spot for flowers. From as young as she could remember, she seemed to have a special affinity with flowers, plants, and small animals.

When she first arrived, the castle existed within a spectrum of only blue and grey.

The dazzling embellishment of flowers turned it into a warm and romantic place.

Even the servants were affected. Their newfound joy was a pleasant change from their cautious and formal demeanors. Every one of them wore bright smiles on their faces that morning as if in anticipation of a major celebration.

“Do you like it?” A familiar voice came from behind.

Francesca turned and saw Danrique coming out of his room. He looked immaculately beautiful clad wholly in white. The gentle smile across his lips was the icing on the cake.

“Did you do all of this?” Francesca asked happily.

was delighted at her smile. “I bought other gifts

did you get

hair away from her ear so that she did

washing over the delicate skin of her ears sent a delicious current down her

great shuddering breath, Francesca felt

shoulder and went downstairs without another

rooted to

Since when did he behave

nervousness. The skills from the romance

her bedroom and pondered Danrique's strange behavior as

on the door followed by Norah's voice. “May we come

may!” Francesca responded

dozen maids into Francesca's chambers, each holding an exquisite

before

prepared by Mr. Lindberg for you, Ms.

in a line before Francesca and opened the box in their hands

look. Upon recognizing what they were, her eyes

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