"Why do you acquire our presence father?" Prince Hemarc asked confused.

His father didn't say anything for some time. When he spoke up, he chose his words carefully. "I am eternally sorry but you must become married now. If we are able to have our family continue on, we must have you two marry quickly." He then added, "I have someone for you too, Princess Susannah."

Susannah was surprised and even showed it on her face. She wasn't wanting to fall for any guy right now. She felt like she was too young for that.

A young man her age walked out, "Princess Susannah, I shall introduce you to one of my good friend's son, who had perished in this great plague. Prince Matthew Tuttle"

Matthew forced a convincing smile. Susannah already could tell he already didn't want to do this as much as her.

He bowed to her as he spoke to her in a polite matter. "A pleasure, ma'am."

She bowed nodding, "Likewise, sir."

"We shall leave you two alone while we make preparations for my son shall take her to wife." The father, sister and her soon-to-be-husband left the two 14-year-olds alone.

Matthew awkwardly walked to Susannah. "Hello your highness."

Susannah couldn't help bit laugh, "Please. You do not require to be formal with my name."

He nods "Aye, I know. It shall be a habit of mine." He sighed, "My father make it be one."

"How may it be, sir?"

He chuckled softly, "You do not need to be formal either." He stops as his smiles fades, "He insists it. I do not mine, but he requires me to do so even to people I have been acquainted with for many time. That is what not most that bothers me."

"What shall it be?"

"It is that he insists of me finding a woman that I shall someday take to wife." He sighs frustrated.

She nods, "Aye. I agree. I wish to not follow thy rule."

He nods, "Aye."