howcasing the immense wealth of the Khorsan royal family. The hall gli

embraced Prince Julian. "I'm glad you

appy to be here. I see you'v

. "Would you care to

way," Juli

lready seated. As they approached, Princess Emiliana's eyes lit up when she saw Prin

ce to see you again," she

cess. I'm glad you're here,

Emiliana introduced, gesturing toward

hand. "Nice to mee

lot about you from my sister," he said, then le

ntarily expressionless. "Oh, I see," he mu

ainment as dancers took the stage. Julian watched the pe

e castle?" she asked sweetly. "It's been so long si

to disappoint her

turned to those around her. "Ex

is approached Julian and whispered w

ed teeth, glaring at Louis as he chuckled and retur

gave her a brief history of the place. Emiliana tri

ns were captured and brough

dened. "That's true, bu

nd your brother were allowed to c

favor of it. I feel bad for

all beautiful," she said, f

er off. Her questions were starting to irrita

she asked, her eyes

her insecurity. "Is that

tter," she joked, though her voice carried a not

No, you're not ugly," he replied dismissively

, he walked away in long strides,