Inside the privacy of her studio, Bella stood with her hands on her hips as she glared at Dan.
"I could have easily accepted the marriage had you told me about my identity earlier. I wouldn't have been so heartbroken hearing Kathleen say you had a fiancee. I could have switched places with Ben, and your coming here today would've been to conclude our marriage rites!"
"I'm sorry you were heartbroken. I'm sorry I didn't tell you earlier. I should have told you the moment I realized who you were, but I couldn't bring myself to. At first, I was just too happy to know my Urchin was my betrothed Princess, and then I thought it would be best to get you to fall in love with me before saying anything to you. I didn't mean to keep it away from you for so long," Dan explained calmly.
