CHAPTER TWENTY
After a long moment the students dared peek their heads out of their hiding spots. One rose to their feet and began clapping their hands. The rest took their cue and joined in with vigor, and soon the whole auditorium was awash in applause.
The dean climbed to his feet and pulled out a handkerchief. He mopped his wet brow and gave Luca a shaky smile. “My goodness, Your Highness. I didn’t expect such a… an interesting presentation.”
Luca shook his head. “My cousin would gladly do a better demonstration, should you make that request of him.”
The dean tucked his wet handkerchief back into his pocket and sighed. “I have, Your Highness, but your adviser assures me he has little time to tear himself away from the castle, especially as of late.”
“Again!” someone called
