Catherine POV Lingering over my morning tea, I congratulated myself on successfully working my way into Nathan’s inner circle. And so quickly! Within days I was attending nearly every meeting, advising him on key campaign decisions. And sitting right by his side. Exactly where I belonged. And yet… The morning newspapers sat on the table in front of me, the headlines mocking me. They were all about Claire. Royal Princess Enjoys Day Trip to Ice River Pack Open-Hearted Princess Rules - And Heals - With Kindness Princess Claire: The People’s Princess “Open-hearted”? “The People’s Princess”?? With a sound of disgust I shoved the papers off the table and onto the floor, then stomped on them as I stood up and began to pace. Why couldn’t people see what Claire was really like? She

