Eren walked through the palace corridors with his heart pounding. He felt nervous. That morning, he had decided it was time to speak with Lissana's father, the woman he loved.
And although the king seemed to like him, asking for permission to court her just a few days after saying they were only going to get to know each other was a bit rushed. But he also knew that his feelings for Lissana were sincere, and he wanted to convey them correctly.
The palace was decorated with beautiful lamps that shone like stars in the sunlight. Eren admired the murals on the walls, which depicted stories of heroes and adventures. However, his mind was focused on what he was going to say. Finally, he reached the door to Alessandro's office. He took a deep breath and knocked.
“Come in.”
The king's voice w
