Shawn said plainly, "What if I buy Heart of the Sea and give it to you?"

Gale suddenly looked at him.

Buy it?

Was he being serious?

"Only you would be a match for it, my princess," Shawn said.

A crown was naturally suited to a princess.

She was his princess.

Gale composed herself and answered, "No need, I wouldn't dare. There are some things that are better off just being looked at."

"But I want you to have it."

"There are too many people who want Heart of the Sea. If it goes on auction