Chapter 62

  Eero's perspective

  Biting my fingernails, I was not sure how I'd tell Claudius that I am now in love with him too. I asked Soleil to prepare a bubble bath for me after dinner, and now I am soaking in the tub.

  I almost forgot that Soleil was sitting next to me until she spoke.

  “You seemed to be in trouble? Are you thinking about the throne room that you always dreamed of?”

  I opened my eyes and shook my head at her.

  “It may sound so surprising because I was obsessed with finding out if such a throne room existed, but it's not what I am thinking of right at this moment.”

  Soleil cleared her throat, and then she moved her face closer to mine. “I am your lady-in-waiting and your best friend. I am all ears. Tell me and who knows? I might have the best advice for that problem of yours.”

  “I think I have fallen for Claudius.” I looked at her anxiously, but saw no changes in her expression.