“Did you meet with Prince Aaron tonight?” Her father asked as Sebastian sat next to her. “His family is offering a large dowry for your hand you know.”
“Yes, father.” Rebecca kept her answers short. “I did.”
“And?! What do you think?” Her mother continued the line of questioning. “I know he is as handsome as Crowned Prince Landon. You will marry him, won’t you?”
Rebecca knew it was not right of her to ask, but she wanted to. Looking at the floor, she did not answer, causing the atmosphere to tense slightly. Even though they gave her plenty of love as a child, once she became of marrying age, they wanted her to marry up in society to make their own lives more comfortable. Having a daughter marry into the Royal Family was a step up for families like hers.
“Rebecca.” Her father’s voice wa
