Anna had an army.
She was so relieved that she almost hugged the king, but at the last minute she stopped herself. Spending so much time with Aiden and his brothers had broken down her royal training to stay professional and reserved.
“Now, with all that unpleasantness over with, I wish to enjoy the ball.” King George crooked an arm to her in invitation. “I believe you owe me a dance, Princess Anna. Let’s set the chins wagging, eh?” he teased as she accepted his arm and they returned to the ballroom. She chanced a look back at Aiden and the others, wondering if they planned to follow her.
“Go on, Your Highness. We have a few things to discuss before we rejoin you,” Ashton reassured her. Aiden gave a small nod, and she tried to hide her disappointment that he wasn’t coming right away.
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