“It means ‘Welcome, Your Highness,’” someone whispered.
Amelia gasped and swiftly turned around.
“Daniel. Where have you been?”
He chuckled at her and said, “I’ve always been around.”
They looked at each other for a moment. Then Amelia said, “I’m sorry if I was being too forward the other time.”
Remembering what she was talking about, he smiled and said, “It’s alright, Amelia; you just wanted answers. Don’t worry about it. We’re cool.”
Amelia let out a breath of relief, but before she could say something, one of the maids approached her. She lowered her head a little before saying,
“Excuse me, Miss, I will show you to your room.”
Her English carried a thick Italian accent, each word pronounced carefully, but what caught Amelia’s attention was the respect she received from her. It w
