Adrenaline flooded her, making her shiver. Vienna knew what her body was signaling. It was either fight or flight.
It was true, what Alex had said. Some choices were better than others. She could be torn into small pieces, or she could take part in the pretense.
Vienna took a deep, shuddery breath. "I accept you, Your Highness," she replied.
"By God, you have brought me great joy!" Prince Damien beamed down at her. "Thank you, my lady."
The prince then turned to face the crowd, his hand never leaving Vienna's. Probably because he was thinking, correctly, that she would try to make a run for freedom. "It is with great honor that I announce my choice, Lady Vienna, who hails from the village Lochinver!"
The ovation was less enthusiastic as the villagers eyed her as the stranger who had l
