#Chapter 186: A King Can’t Be Selfish

Seeing Caleb in his wedding suit, I start to lose my nerve. Why in the world would I think I could convince him now, when he’s ready to go and greet the nobles and other guests? By coming in here, I’m only embarrassing myself. Mortified by my own impulsive action, I turn around and start to leave. “Harper,” Caleb calls out. Shit. I’ve been caught. “Come here,” he says. It’s too late to escape from this humiliation. I never should have come here, but I’m here now. I have to face the consequences of my actions. Gathering my courage, I turn around and walk back toward him. He watches me approach, unmoving. Eventually, I come to stop about two feet in front of me. He glances down, taking in my outfit. Unlike his mother, he seems unbothered by my utter lack of proper decorum. For a while, we stand there in silence. Then, finally, Caleb’s voice breaks the quiet. “You came here for a reason. What is it?” “I don’t want to say…” “It’s too late for that,” Caleb says. “