By the end of those five years, the prince had saved nine words. But as he rehearsed his confession, he realized he needed more. It wasn’t enough to say he loved her; he needed to ask her to be his wife. He resolved to endure four more years of silence to prepare the perfect sentence: “My darling, I love you! Will you marry me?” During this time, his determination inspired the entire kingdom. They marveled at his sacrifice and whispered of the moment he would finally break his silence. What was it about this woman that made her worth nearly a decade of silence? Unravel the mystery on the next page—it’s a moment you won’t want to miss!
