Chapter51:

ate looked back at Cassius briefly, but long enough to see a look of amusement on his friend’s face. He offered his hand to the princess, and they moved onto the dance floor. The song was a mid-tempo waltz, and Jate was hopeful they’d have the opportunity to converse a bit while they danced. The first time he’d spoken to the princess, his words had flowed freely enough. At the time, he had absolutely no expectations, thinking she’d likely send him away within a week or two. But then, she’d seemed to take a liking to him. She’d sought him out a few times. After he’d won the archery contest, she’d kissed him in front of all of the others. He’d been so nervous, he’d pulled away from her, and he was certain that would be enough for her to think him strange and not want to have anything more to do with him. Yet, here she was, approaching him for a dance. However, if she found out the truth, the secret he was hiding, there was a good chance she wouldn’t want to have anything more to do with