Chapter 8

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Asher clears his throat right as I'm about to speak again.

"Don't." He says. I roll my eyes and ignore him. "If that is so. I have someone in mind already." The King looks interested.

"Who?"

"Duke Caldwell." I say and they all pause.

"I'm not sure if that would be good." The King says.

"It's fine. I'm sure if you command him he'll take me in. Just don't mention the engagement part. I'll wear him down." I say and the King bursts out laughing. "Alright come back tomorrow and I will introduce you two." He says and I nod. They're being quite accommodating. The next day I chose a pale yellow conservative dress.

"That's very different from yesterday." Camelia says when I come down. I nod.

"I can pull off most styles, and I think this would be the best to wear when first meeting him." I say and she smiles.

"You're quite observant."

"Most the time." I say. On the way this time Camelia and I chat. I think she feels relaxed now that she knows I'm not after Ashel. We arrive at the castle once again and we follow the guards to the King's study this time. The doors open and we bow to the king. Then he allowed us to stand.

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