I spotted Liana standing at the side of the hall. I had not spoken to her for years, since Mother's death. I was busy with my schoolwork and duties as Prince.
From what Adrian said she no longer cried easily. She liked reading, she liked the color blue. She had a sweet tooth. She was friend with the Lord Knightly's daughter.
She was tugging at her dress. She was nervous. She always seemed nervous whenever she was in balls, especially when she was standing alone. She hid it well, but her hand hiding among the folds of her dress betrayed her.
"Son, Liana is over there. Why don't you go over and invite her for a dance?" Father asked.
I knew I should. I wanted to see how the little girl who cried easily grew up to be. But I did not know how to approach her. What if she was frightened of me? I did not know how to interact with young ladies any more than with little girls.
"Father, I have my duties. Ambassadors from Zehan, Edehan and Cregan are coming."
