Book excerpt: Princess Joelle of Ducasse doesn’t even know what Prince Luigi Borgarde’s face looks like, but it is her destiny to marry him and give birth to an heir for the sake of her country. Unable to accept this fate, Joelle sets out to spend a year in the United States. Just once, she wants to know sweet and passionate love. Under a false name, she takes on a job as a singer and awaits her chance. Finally, on her last night of freedom, she spots a man in the audience who won’t take his eyes off her. Joelle’s heart is racing. She wants to go all the way with him. An illicit affair is about to begin! ※This work is originally colored.