Caeli's POV

My name is Caelia, but most call me Caeli. I'm Queen Dwynowyn's cousein, though now we seem more like sisters.

At the age of 5, my mother died of the Black Plague, and by my sixth birthday, my father had died on the field of battle. Having nowhere else to go, Dwyn's parents thought it their duty to take me in.

So Dwyn and I grew up together; learning everything from reading and writing to fencing and archery.

I'm now 20, and not married. Yeah, I know, odd for a girl that is second in command of a kingdom. But most of the men are interested in Dwyn, with her being Queen and all. But I don't care, I'd much rather be alone than with someone who doesn't love me for who I am.

I have straight, blonde hair that falls to just below my shoulders. My eyes are a mix of pale violet and gray, giving them a sharp look. I'm also a little taller than Dwyn.

Dwynowyn's POV

My name is Dwynowyn, although I prefer to be called Dwyn. I am, currently, the Queen of a small kingdom in Britain called Kosak. Technically, I'm not supposed to be Queen, since I'm not marries, but my parents gave their permission on their deathbed so long as I'm married by 22 years of age. They died when I was 18, I'm now 20. My hair is long and curly, a deep brown color. My eyes are caribbean blue, many times described as shocking. I'm not married yet, though many offers have been made. I just haven't found the right person. I want someone that loves me, not my kingdom. It's not easy to find someone like that...

My dearest friend and closest living relative is my cousein Caelia, who is also of a noble status in Kosak. Her parents were second in command under me, making her second in command now.

I always thought that I'd find someone or something to live for when I was 18, but now, giving up on that seems so easy.

My only fear is that the hands my Kingdom falls into will be evil ones, I would never let that happen. Which means I have to find someone, even if I have to settle for less than what I want.

Our story begins on a cold day in December, when a life-changing decision was made.