IN WHICH, Princess Jane of Hawkins is facing a daunting task: she must marry before her twenty fourth birthday, a prospect she dreads. As her deadline approaches, she finds herself falling for someone unexpected - her royal guard, a woman who always manages to get on her nerves. But their relationship is forbidden, for they are both women. As Jane grapples with her forbidden love, she begins to experience strange and eerie occurrences. She sees things that aren't there and feels like she's being watched. She suspects that the Bretonnia people, with whom her kingdom had a tense relationship, may be involved somehow. With the help of her friends, Jane sets out to unravel the mystery. As they delve deeper into the secrets of their kingdom and its history, they soon realize that a war is looming. They must work together to uncover the truth and prevent the conflict from tearing their kingdom apart. As the story unfolds, Jane and her friends face chaos, drama, and unexpected revelations. But through it all, they discover the true meaning of friendship and love, and the strength that comes from standing up for what you believe in. In the end, Jane must decide whether to follow her heart and risk everything for her forbidden love, or to fulfill her duty as a princess and marry for the sake of her kingdom. The fate of her people hangs in the balance, and Jane must choose wisely if she hopes to save them all. * byler included * Started; 4/4/23 Edited; ? Finished; ?!