Prince Theron nodded. "Yes, mother. I am thankful that you are letting me have a final say on my own marriage."
King Esteban was happy as well and said, "A man should decide his own fate. Should I have my aide fetch the list today? Do you want me to send it to your study later? I am sure you will like any of the young noblewomen we have on the list. Their backgrounds are impeccable, and we made sure their reputations are clean as well."
"Father, I already have a lady in mind."
"Whose daughter is she? From which family?" Queen Theodora asked.
"She is not a daughter of any noble, Father," Prince Theron said.
His words made his parents tense with worry.
'Not a noble's daughter? A commoner? Did they meet during the military campaign to the west? It couldn't be some lowly village girl, is it?'
