I am so glad the author didn't go for love. Seriously there is nothing to make her love him in that way. Her love is admiration because he is a kind, responsible, and honest man. He will treat all his citizens and soldiers in the best possible way. If she would have fallen for him without context I would have dropped the story. There hasn't been any romantic moment with the king. Please let her marry another man and let her be a good female friend. They have nothing in common.