**Piper**

"Look, I'm sure you're a great guy. In fact, my sister Sophie couldn't stop talking about you last night. But can we be honest with each other for a moment?" I folded my arms on the table.

Prince Gregory's smile didn't waver as he nodded for me to continue. He cut off a piece of waffle and put it in his mouth.

"You and I both know that we" - I waved my hand between the two of us - "are just not compatible."

At that, he set his ...