Reconciling

Rylan had not bothered introducing himself to the woman because he had believed she would have been told who he was. He had transformed into Rylan the moment the Banzai family left the palace.

Before he could talk, Celeste had come to her mother's side, blushing shyly as she said, "Mother, he is Rylan, the brother of Her Majesty. He was with us in Nazia. He came here after Brother's coronation."

Seraphina's brows drew together as she realized how she had failed to see how much the man looked like Ave. She nodded her head in understanding but frowned when she noticed his eyes glued to her daughter, though he looked away as if realizing he was being watched. Seraphina turned to her daughter and saw how flushed she was.

"It's a pleasure to be in your company, Your Highness." Rylan bowed to Lady Seraphina, who was now regarding him with a glare in her eyes for the way he had glanced at her daughter.