Hello. So this story is from George's POV. Hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it. It takes place before we met George for the first time.

Disclaimer: I do NOT own The Selection. That belongs to Kiera Cass.

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An Unexpected Assignment

I never thought that I'd be good enough – never thought that I'd get assigned such an important task. When I was picked a while ago to become a guard, I'd been a struggling artist from Kent, barely making enough money to support my sister, Ella and I, since our parents had died a few years back and she hasn't been having any luck with her paintings. No one's ever interested in a woman's art in Kent. Fortunately, our uncle and aunt took Ella in as one of their own when I found out about the Draft. They've had an empty bedroom in their house for a while now, ever since their daughter, Marlee Tames, was picked to compete in the Selection, then caned and reduced to nothing more than an outcast in society.

But nevertheless, I, George Green was called upon and as much as I didn't want to leave Ella, I knew that we needed the money. So here I am, with my first real mission. I was assigned to become Lady America's personal guard during the trip to visit the remaining Elite's home provinces.

I've always wanted America to win. Even Marlee told me about how amazing she is. Her ideas are phenomenal and she would change this country for the better, should she be given the opportunity to do so. Also, she was nothing but kind to my cousin and I really appreciate that. I didn't know if Marlee would make a friend at the palace, but I'm glad she did. And as of now, I will do anything to make sure that America wins.

The only thing that I wasn't too happy about was the extra training that would keep me up at night, even if I did move up in the rankings amongst the guards. I'd have huge bags under my eyes, but it would all be worth it if I managed to bring her home in one piece. But then again, we were leaving in a few days anyways and I could last the short trip without dying of exhaustion.


My body was toned to perfection and this work out session was only making me stronger. I was on my twenty-third lap around the small training room in the palace, when Aspen Leger came running through the doors to remind me that I had garden duty in ten minutes. If he hadn't come to remind me of my post, I know that I would have forgotten it. After all, I've got better things to do.


Are you fangirling over George yet? Do you want to meet Ella soon? Any story ideas? Let me know by reviewing this story/PMing me.

And yes, he's Marlee's cousin. If you guessed that they were related before I told you, then good job.

As always, thank you to my lovely readers.

Until next time...

- Hearts And Crowns