Alexia visits San Philippe as a bride candidate for Prince Adam. But Adam is swamped with his public duties, so his brother, Rafe, comes to pick her up. Unlike Adam, who is noble, Rafe is a playboy prince. The memory of the masquerade ball four years ago flashes through her mind—she danced with a masked prince and kissed him. She'd thought she'd kissed Adam, but it was Rafe! Ever since, Alexia has thought of Rafe as her archenemy. Unexpectedly seeing him again confuses her, but he doesn't seem uncomfortable at all as he throws her a seductive look.