Princess in Peril (17 page)

Levi laughed. “All right then, maybe it is.” He gave her another kiss, then cradled her face in one palm. “As long as I’m with you.”

The race to claim the Lydian crown continues
with Princess Anastasia’s story,
PROTECTING THE PRINCESS,
coming
soon from Love Inspired Suspense.

Dear Reader,

I believe our love for happily-ever-after endings is knit up in our very being, placed there by God himself, because He wanted us to long for that great happily-ever-after which we will inherit when we reach heaven. And I hope that as you endure the less-than-perfect world here, this story will be an encouragement to you, and a reminder that even in the bleakest moments, God is
still working out His plan and leading us toward that happy ending.

It has been a joy to spend these pages with you in Lydia. Though Isabelle and Levi have found their happy ending, Lydia is not yet at peace. There is more to come. Please look for the stories of Isabelle’s siblings, available through Love Inspired Suspense in the coming months.

Blessings,
Rachelle

1. When the royal motorcade is ambushed, Isabelle is concerned for the safety of her family members. At the same time, she realizes there’s nothing she can do at the moment to help them and her duty is to her own safety. Have you ever had to put your own needs before those of the people you loved? How did it make you feel? Do you believe Isabelle made the right choice?

2. Prior to being assigned to guard the princess, Levi had heard about her, was impressed by her character and found her attractive. Under the circumstances, do you think it was a responsible choice for him to become her bodyguard? What were the risks of guarding someone he was attracted to? What benefits might there be?

3. When Princess Isabelle explains her missions work, she says she feels
it is her duty as a person of privilege to raise the funds to improve people’s lives and to draw public attention to the plight of those in need. What aspects of your life could be leveraged for the benefit of those in need?

4. Levi had always wanted to be president of Sanctuary International when his father retires, and he hopes that by successfully completing this mission, he will earn his
father’s approval and his job. How do his priorities change over the course of his experiences? Have you ever wanted something very much, only to have your priorities change?

5. Isabelle has been maligned by the media, who call her
frigid and unloving. She acknowledges that she could have a public fling and change their perception, but insists that it would be wrong to pretend to be in love with
someone just to save her reputation. Do you agree with her choice? What does this show you about her character?

6. Levi hasn’t shared much with Isabelle about his job back in New York. Do you think he should have been more forthcoming about his background? Why or why not?

7. When Isabelle sees Levi without his beard, it changes the way she looks at him. Have you ever seen someone in a different
light? Was that good or bad for your relationship? What do you think about Isabelle’s changing impression of Levi?

8. When they are attacked in the alley, Levi tells Isabelle to go on without him, but she won’t leave him. Do you think she made the right choice? How does her choice reveal her growing feelings?

9. Even though Isabelle is afraid of Stephanos Valli, she is determined to return to
Lydia and face him if it means increasing the possibility of her family getting to safety. Do you think her choice is wise? What does her decision tell you about her character?

10. Samantha Klein was rejected by Levi years before. How do you think her feelings play into her choices later in the story? Have you ever been betrayed by anyone? Do you believe Samantha’s choices were Levi’s fault?

11. Stephanos Valli claims to be a pawn in the hands of more powerful people. Do you believe he is telling the truth?

12. Levi and Isabelle aren’t sure if they can trust Sergio Cana, but they accept the key he gave them. Have you ever been unsure if someone could be trusted? Did your feelings of distrust influence the choices you made?

13. As Isabelle is investigating the three generals, Levi
warns her that she might learn unpleasant things about her own father, who trusted the generals and worked with them on a regular basis. Isabelle acknowledges that her father may have made compromises before. Have you ever been pressured to compromise your convictions? How does the tangled web Isabelle discovers influence her willingness to compromise? Do you think the ambush is related to King Philip’s
previous choices?

14. As Levi falls more in love with Isabelle, he feels he must send her away, not only for her own safety, but also to keep from becoming further involved with her. Do you think he acted honorably in doing so? What might he have done differently?

15. Levi and Isabelle haven’t known each other for a very long time when they become engaged. How do the intensity of their experiences
compensate for the short time they’ve know each other? Do you think their love will last?

ISBN: 9781408956984

Princess in Peril

© Rachelle McCalla 2011

First Published in Great Britain in 2011
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