Albert only smiled and gestured to the footmen to serve the meal. They followed his order. One of them poured wine into Albert’s glass and then Valerie’s glass.
“Would you like a glass of water too, ma’am?”
“Yes, please.”
Albert coughed. “Please call her ‘Your Highness.’ She is Princess Valerie Voltaire, our new princess.”
The footman paled and immediately bent his head. Then, he stammered, “F-forgive me, Y-Your Highness. I don’t know at all.”
Valerie shook her head and smiled. “It is okay. Don’t worry.”
“Thank you so much, Your Highness.” Then the footman immediately picked a jug and another glass, then served Valerie the water. “If Your Highness would like anything, please let me know.”
Valerie nodded. “Sure.” She wanted to ask about her husband, but another footman came with dis
