the next day.
Emily was with Eric at the breakfast table after King Victor left them and went to work.
They were sitting in Eric's private house, and Emily was surprised that it was a small house similar to hers; it was not even as big as Meredith's house, but it was warm. Emily said while contemplating the place, "Is there no one but you and your dad here? I mean, the house is suitable for two people, but are you two really alone here?"
Eric placed the fork quietly on his plate and then said, "My mom liked us having some personal space away from the rest of the pack."
Emily nodded, then she said, "But why is it not a palace like the rest of the kings and queens? I mean, I was really shocked that everything was so royal or whatever around me when I came here."
"Oh," said Eric plainly
