Axel's expression changed after his sister left as he thought about what she just said. He did not take note of Neera's dress, but now he thought about it; she was not putting on maid's clothes, and she was walking towards the king's chambers the first day he saw her.
Axel shook his head. No, this would not dissuade him from going after her. Whatever it was, as long as the King did it openly claim her, he could still have her. With that thought, he smiled and continued checking himself out.
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After the dukes had left, the Princesses assembled in the meeting room.
They sat in pairs. Alicia with Daphne as usual. Zelda and Jasmine and Emma; and then Lyra, who walked in last, sat beside Kitana.
"They are not here yet?" Lyra asked as soon as she sat down and the rest turned to her in surprise. She was just coming in and she was already out of patience.
Lyra noticed their stare and cleared her throat, adjusting to her chair.
