FIFTY-TWO.

IRIS'S POV.

I couldn't hide my giddiness as I scooped the little guy into my arms and petted him. He was so adorable! God knows how many times I'd try to convince mother to let me have one. But of cause, her answer was always the same.

"No way! As a lady, you don't keep dog company!"

"He is so cute! Aww look at him..."

I beamed and turned red from embarrassment when I looked up at Regan and saw him looking at me in a funny way. He was probably thinking I was childish .

"You.... like it?"

He asked slowly.

"I love it! You have no idea how much I've always wanted one ! But mother wouldn't allow it.."

My smile dropped. What if it isn't allowed in this palace as well? What if Regan doesn't want a dog around?

"Well then, you've got one"

He smiled at me. My heart made a leap. Not because he said I could keep the dog but because his smile always did that to me.

Wait did he just say I can keep the dog?

"Huh? "

My eyes widened.