"It is time for me to settle down," Nikolai declared. "To serve my country and my people. And I can think of no better person to do that with than Alina. With her by my side as Ravka's Princess, we can do much to unite the people while the General fights valiantly on the front lines. So, Alina Starkov," he got on one knee gallantly. "Will you marry me and be my bride and Princes?"