Kiara Theron

Kiara, a character in The Royal Romance and The Royal Heir series, is one of the Prince's suitors. She is first seen in The Royal Romance, Book 1, Chapter 3.

Appearance
Kiara has long black hair, brown eyes, and dark skin. She wears a black sleeveless dress.

Personality
Kiara is the daughter of a diplomat and is fluent in 10 languages. She usually speaks in English and French. She prides herself in being logical and in control of her emotions, and not wearing her heart on her sleeve.

Her love for the French language began with the book Le Petit Prince.

Book 1

 * Chapter 3: Reunited
 * Chapter 5: Off to the Races
 * Chapter 6: Queen of Hearts
 * Chapter 7: Fire and Ice
 * Chapter 8: A Waltz to Remember
 * Chapter 9: Race to the Finish
 * Chapter 12: As Sweet as Apple Pie
 * Chapter 13: Hunting for Love (Off-Screen)
 * Chapter 14: Fair Game
 * Chapter 16: The Beaumont Bash
 * Chapter 17: Lady in Waiting
 * Chapter 18: To Be a Princess
 * Chapter 19: Long Live the King

Book 2

 * Chapter 1: Homecoming
 * Chapter 3: Return to Applewood (Determinant)
 * Chapter 4: Flirting with Disaster
 * Chapter 6: Italian Nights
 * Chapter 7: Girl's Night Out
 * Chapter 8: City of Lights
 * Chapter 10: Tea Time in Paris
 * Chapter 13: The Art of Drinking Tea
 * Chapter 15: Lost in Los Angeles
 * Chapter 17: Cordonia Bound (Mentioned; Determinant)
 * Chapter 18: Noble at Heart
 * Chapter 19: Ascension

Book 3

 * Chapter 1: Twilight Hour (Mentioned)
 * Chapter 4: Any Port in a Storm (Mentioned)
 * Chapter 7: Haute Culture
 * Chapter 8: Artistic License
 * Chapter 9: Pomp and Circumstance
 * Chapter 10: A Matter of Honor
 * Chapter 11: Cold Fire
 * Chapter 12: Secrets In The Snow
 * Chapter 14: Welcome, One and All
 * Chapter 15: Light the Night
 * Chapter 16: What Happens in Vegas...
 * Chapter 17: Save the Date
 * Chapter 18: Bride to Be
 * Chapter 19: You Are Cordially Invited
 * Chapter 20: A Warm Reception
 * Chapter 21: Taken
 * Chapter 22: Happily Ever After

The Royal Holiday

 * Chapter 4: Holly Jolly

Book 1

 * Chapter 3: Your Kingdom Awaits
 * Chapter 4: Courting Crowns
 * Chapter 6: Home, Home on the Range
 * Chapter 7: A Night on the Town
 * Chapter 12: To Love and to Cherish
 * Chapter 13: Spreading the Word
 * Chapter 14: The Announcement
 * Chapter 15: Apple in the Oven
 * Chapter 16: Great Expectations
 * Chapter 18: The Last Apple Ball
 * Chapter 19: Truth and Lies

Book 2

 * Chapter 1: Labor of Love
 * Chapter 2: First Days
 * Chapter 3: Welcome to the World
 * Chapter 4: The Royal Tour
 * Chapter 5: Her Royal Highness
 * Chapter 6: To Catch a Traitor
 * Chapter 7: Thanks (But No Thanks)
 * Chapter 8: Exit Strategy
 * Chapter 10: Last Day in Lythikos
 * Chapter 13: How Do You Like Them Apples?
 * Chapter 14: Battle Lines
 * Chapter 18: The Beginning of the End
 * Chapter 19: To Betroth, or Not To Betroth
 * Chapter 20: Freeze This Moment

Book 3

 * Chapter 1: Changes
 * Chapter 2: Making Waves
 * Chapter 3: Forever Hold Your Peace
 * Chapter 4: Seeds of Conflict
 * Chapter 5: Crossing the Finish Line
 * Chapter 9: The Barthelemy Beaumont Bash
 * Chapter 11: The Apparent Trap
 * Chapter 12: The Deciding Vote
 * Chapter 13: The Way Out
 * Chapter 16: Devil in the Details (Determinant)
 * Chapter 17: The Crown Regent's Coronation
 * Chapter 18: Crowning Glory

The Royal Finale

 * Chapter 1: Hidden in Plain Sight (Determinant)
 * Chapter 12: When Worlds Collide
 * Chapter 15: To Wield the Sword
 * Chapter 16: To Wear the Crown

Your Character
You first meet Kiara at the opening of Cordonia's social season, the Masquerade Ball. Although you are an outsider to the Court and its politics, you can convince her to become your ally and she will have positive things to say about you throughout Book 1. When you are thrown in a tabloid scandal in Book 2, she remains polite to you as part of Madeleine's ladies-in-waiting but does not risk her relationship with Madeleine to help you.

In Book 3, she is amongst the injured when the Sons of Earth attack the Homecoming Ball. When you visit her at Castelsarreillan, you convince her to come back to Court but another attack during the Costume Gala rattles her nerves. You realize she is going through Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and help talk to her about it with Drake. Encouraged by your words, she returns to Court and visits your duchy during its Lantern Festival. She is part of your Bridal party for you wedding, and in Chapter 17, you have the option of choosing her as your Maid of Honor if Hana is not your love interest. If Hana is your fiancée, Hana will choose Kiara as her Maid of Honor first.

In The Royal Heir, Book 1, when you try to ascertain if she is pregnant, she will tell you that she is busy with Council matters and her career, and has had no time for personal relationships nor romance. If Drake is not your spouse, she will admit to being attracted to him for a time but as he never expressed any interest in her, she did not pursue anything.

At the end of Book 2, she surprises you when she votes against you in the Conventus Nobilis. When you ask her about her vote in Book 3, she explains that she did not agree with your "reactionary" methods in ruling rather than being proactive or preventing crises. If asked, she says that Barthelemy promised her that he would only be your daughter's guardian in name only, and that you and your spouse would still have your daughter and he wouldn't take her away. He appeared to be the "steadier" candidate as his short time on the Royal Council had not raised any alarms. Whether you choose to forgive her or not, she changes her mind by the time the next vote comes around after witnessing Barthelemy's actions at the Beaumont Bash and at your duchy's event.

When Barthelemy is voted to become Crown Regent, she buys you and your spouse some time by objecting and stating that Barthelemy hasn't been officially crowned and it's unclear if he has legal grounds to take the Crown Princess right then and there. In Chapter 17, she tells you that she regrets ever voting for Barthelemy and tells you that she'll do anything to help you. In Chapter 18, if you call for another Conventus Nobilis, she votes for Barthelemy's arrest.

As the country begins to heal, Kiara tells you that she has been on diplomatic missions to improve Cordonia's international relations to make amends for her actions. She lets you know that your allies' faith in you is stronger than ever, including her own.

Drake
In Book 2, it is hinted that she finds Drake attractive. She flirts with him at the barn raising in Applewood and later at Queen Regina's tea party. In Book 3, if Drake is your fiance, she shows a wistful look when being told about the engagement. She is also perceptive to Drake's mood, and can tell that he is happy to be getting married to you and for the wedding. Even though the wedding preparations could be considered tedious, she knows that he is thinking about them a lot. In Chapter 11, if you decide to go to the Nevrakis armory with Maxwell, you overhear Kiara reassuring Drake that she will keep his excitement about the wedding a secret, to preserve his reputation.

In The Royal Heir, Book 1, Chapter 7, if you decide to throw Savannah a slumber party after her bachelorette party, Kiara admits to finding Drake attractive. However, since he showed no interest in her, she did not pursue him.

Savannah
It is revealed in Book 2, Chapter 4, that Kiara was teaching Savannah French, much to Drake's surprise. It is also further revealed that the two were friendly with one another at court. When Savannah returns and meets up with you and your bridal party in Book 3, Chapter 17, Kiara tells Savannah if anyone gives her a hard time, to let her know.

Hakim & Joelle
Hakim and Joelle are Kiara's parents. They are the Duke and Duchess of Castelsarreillan. In Book 3, Chapter 22, when Ezekiel decides to abdicate and become a veterinarian, Hakim appoints Kiara as the next in line of succession to Castelsarreillan.

Ezekiel Theron
Ezekiel is Kiara's older brother. He tells you and your friends that when she was five years old, she was already drafting trade treaties with him over their toys.

Penelope Ebrim
Penelope is Kiara's best friend at court. In The Royal Heir, Book 3, Penelope mentions that Kiara is one of her bridesmaids.

Trivia

 * She is bad at ice skating.
 * In Book 2, you may prank her with Drake in a premium choice, you can pick any of the following: mess with her organizational book, system, leave nice notes under her pillow or place shampoo on her bed.
 * In The Royal Romance, Book 3, Chapter 1, it is mentioned that she was stabbed by one of the assassins but is still alive.
 * Her house symbol is an owl and her house color is black and silver.
 * She wants to learn Icelandic.
 * She is multilingual.
 * Her house name is revealed to be Theron in The Royal Heir, Book 2, Chapter 4