A Christmas Wish

Merrigan is royalty due to marry Prince Carsten of Petura on Christmas Eve. Its a marriage of convenience and one Merrigan doesnt want so when she brings shame to her parents the monarchy of Lyntona through a leaked video and decides she has to get away from it all. Everything goes wrong for her. Will she ever find her way back? Deus is living on the streets of New York City. Hes served his country for several years as a highly ranked commander but now he just wants to be on his own with no commitments. Hes doing great until he saves a young lady from a brutal attack. He doesnt want the responsibility of looking after her. He cant cope with that but he cant help but want to protect her. Its his instinct to protect. Who is she? Where is she from? Theyre questions they both want answers to.