" Now the only thing left to do is to propose. Again,” Friedrich frowned. “I hope she takes me seriously one of these times.” “You mean you’ve already asked?” “At the beginning of the summer.” Merrich laughed. “Cheers, to our whipped prince. May you finally get the girl you dream of—who also keeps you in your place.” “Cheers, "

― K.M. Shea , Cinderella and the Colonel (Timeless Fairy Tales, #3)