Sophia gave Nicholas a nudge.
Nicholas narrowed his eyes.
"Sophia, allow me to introduce you to her majesty, Queen Vivienne and his majesty, King Carter," he declared.
Clarisse was seated beside Oliver, looking squirmish and uncomfortable.
It seemed like it'd be an interesting night for all the royals, as though the room had a ticking time bomb that was to explode at any given moment.
"Your Majesties, it's... an absolute pleasure to meet you," Sophia said to the two monarchs.
Queen Vivienne studied her closely, whilst King Carter took her by the hand.
"You must be Duchess Sophia," King Carter said warmly.
Taken aback by the king's kindness, Sophia took a while before she answered.
"I am," she smiled, trying to gently pull away her hand from Carter's.
She'd never done well with kings in the first place.
