Henry led Aurora to the Great Hall. He felt the need to explain himself to Aurora.
“Marie belongs to the long line of the Locke Royalty in France. I met her during my last visit in the country a few months back.” He started. “I never knew that she could actually come, but I guess here she is.”
“You do not have to explain yourself, Henry. This is after all your Royal Ball. You are free to invite anyone you want.” There was a bit of sternness in how Aurora delivered those lines to Henry. She had already removed her hands on Henry’s arms too.
Henry took her hand and placed it back in his arms. “I am explaining myself to you because I want to. I do not want to offend you or for you to think that somehow I was looking forward to Marie’s arrival.” His voice was firm, almost emotionless.
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