Chapter 19: Earrings

"My Queen." Second Prince Raulyn quickly stood up and bowed. "What are you doing out here alone?"

"Please just call me Charli when I am training as a squire."

"Is that why your maid isn't with you?"

"Yes."

"Ah, I see. Well, what can I do for you?"

"I was wondering if you had a moment to talk with me."

"Yes, of course. Please have a seat." He gestured to the bench under the pavilion. "What would you like to talk about?"

"It's just, since I've moved here, I feel like I don't know anyone. Since you are the Second Prince, I was wondering if you wouldn't mind telling me a little about yourself."

"Uh...of course My Lady. You ask the questions and I will answer them as best I can."

"Is it just you and King Renaud?"

"Yes. I know we don't look very similar. I take after the late Queen and King Renaud takes after the late King."

"Are you not married?"

"No."