"It would be an honor, if the princess agrees," Stefan replied.
"Sure, that sounds nice," I said, then returned to my food in silence.
They underestimated me, thinking they could manipulate me without knowing my true strength. I had overheard their conversation and was determined to find out what Josiah did to my father that led to his banishment. Josiah’s actions suggested he was in serious trouble, and unsavory characters existed in every realm.
After dinner, Stefan pulled out my chair and offered his arm as we left the dining hall while the men continued their discussions. He guided me through a darker, unfamiliar part of the castle, and Josiah was right—the gardens were beautiful.
As soon as we stepped outside, my gaze was drawn upward to the sky, and I completely overlooked the g
