"Good morning, Avyanna," my fiancé greeted, glancing down at the books I held close to my chest.
I awkwardly bowed, maintaining my hold on the books. "Good morning, Your Highnesses."
At the crown prince's side was his younger brother. When Rylan had arrived unannounced, he had informed me that both he and Prince Cade were told to accompany Viorica. However, she had left far earlier than them, so they needed to catch up. While it had been some time since I had last seen the younger of the two princes, a pit of discomfort formed in my stomach. Yet, when he met my gaze, I saw none of the hatred that I had once been met with.
"Where are you off to while so deeply lost in your own thoughts?" Rylan asked, largely ignoring his brother's presence.
Caught off guard, I glanced back a
