"Happy Birthday, Lylah Greystone."
Lylah had heard this from many-maids and even some of the warriors who never spoke to her, from Brigid who teased her, but she never thought she'd actually be here, hearing the King himself wish her.
Not only that, he had allowed her to dine with him on the same table.
She was a breath from squealing.
Many beats passed before she finally regained her senses.
She stood and bowed fully, her head almost touching her knees. "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Arianna pressed her lips together, suppressing her laughter and giving Duncan an appreciative look.
"You're welcome," Duncan replied.
Lylah sat back, leaning close to Arianna and whispered, the excitement clear in her voice. "The Grand King of the realm just wished me 'Happy birthday.' It feels like a dre
