Layla POV
I wanted the floor to open and swallow me, in that moment that was how I felt, my eye fixed to the floor glaring at the tiles as if they could miraculously form doors that would transport me to anywhere but here.
My father made the introductions and Asher's laughed, making jokes that were definitely not jokes from the undercurrent of emotions beneath it but I didn't really have the time to dissect that right now.
I took a deep breath in then out, there was no escaping this, I had only one option.
Fake it.
I looked into his face and smiled softly.
“It’s an honor to meet you, Your Majesty.” I mumbled being bas coy as possible.
"The honor is mine, Lady Melody.” he murmured bowing low. I smiled faintly, now that I was able to look up at him my heart kept beating faster a
