Bab 77: Chapter 77: Afternoon tea party VII

Christopher shook his head. "It would be a bit strange to have the crown princess address me as brother, what more when she becomes the queen."

Serena took note of the word when. Although she was still maintaining friendly relations with the Cross family, she has never forgotten that duchess Cross, most likely with the approval of Duke Cross, has agreed with queen Loretta to have Annalys marry as Geoffrey's second wife. 

"Please, don't say something like that. King father is hale and healthy. If someone else were to hear what you said, they might take your words as treason." Serena said to remind and at the same time, to test the waters.

"I was just saying. Besides, with the rules of succession, who else would be the queen if not you?" Christopher replied. As if he was just saying something about the weather.