"Your Majesty, a message from the Southern Isles."

My heart leapt hopefully. I hadn't heard anything from the Southern Isles since Hannah was born, and even then it had been barely anything. I thanked Kai as he shut my office door. That was strange. The door was only ever closed if I had received something of importance.

I hastily ripped open the envelope, hoping this had been from someone I hadn't seen in years. Hoping that maybe he would come back for good this time, instead of just staying for a coronation and it's unfortunate aftermath.

Dearest Majesty Queen Elsa of Arendelle,

It has come to my attention that you have not been wed as of yet. Having knowledge of this news, I would like to present to you seven of my unmarried sons. Their names and ages are listed below:

Prince Lars, 40

Prince Markus, 35

Prince Dominik, 33

Prince Rudi, 30

Prince Runo, 30

Prince Jakob, 29

Prince Hans, 28

They will stay in your presence from October 10 until November 1 for a thorough evaluation. I hear you host a Hallows Eve ball annually; you shall announce your decision on the night.

Regards,

His Royal Highness, King Tobian of the Southern Isles

Hans. That one name made me smile harder than I had ever done since Hannah's birth, but my moment of happiness was quickly perturbed by the fear that had suddenly entered my mind. Anna didn't know the truth yet, and as scary as it would be to tell my sister the full truth of the situation, it would be far less scary than having to try and come up with an explanation as to why I was going to marry the prince who allegedly tried to kill me.