章 77: Royalty 01

She didn't know what lead to this moment. She stood, her lips parted as her eyes blinked. The moon was her companion and suddenly, he appeared out of the shadows. She clenched her trembling fists as words fail to describe what her heart raged with.

The man in front of her carried a small smile. He gazed at her with a comforting expression. He stepped forward as she took two steps to retreat.

"I did not mean to startle you."

He said with his hand on his chest as he expressed his apology. The lady in front of him grew into a fine woman. It warmed his heart to see her living well. 

Cailina curtseyed as she avoided the heir's stare. She clasped her hand in front of her and said between a whisper and a trembling voice.

"I greet Your Highness with wishes of longitivity."