Some wounds, both physical and emotional, heal over time. Others, no matter how many days pass by, the pain never truly goes away. It had been almost two years since that night in the castle where Aleigh Denallen was brought face to face with her estranged father, Vald, as he threatened to take away all of the things she holds dear. Since that day, though life had changed around her, a part of her could not forget that moment, and how she, single handedly, turned her father into dust. As the second anniversary of that night drew near, plans were picking up for the upcoming nuptials of King Junior Oliander and Aleigh's mother, Paige. Aleigh had spent absolutely no time alone with Prince Drew Davihouse in almost two years. Despite that fact, Aleigh was just as in love with Drew as ever before. Drew, on the other hand, was even more hot and cold with the girl. As the two prepare for the royal wedding, a new woman in Drew's life threatens to end the duo of Aleigh and Drew. Can Aleigh and Drew make it through another royal function alive or will past secrets and an unknown evil take down the two once and for all. The Princess and the Ticking Clock is the second book in the Princess Trilogy. Set in the country of Itolian - one of the eight countries in the world of Ongoosem - this magical take focuses on the fears of growing up, discovering love, and finding yourself along the way.