Since then, she could feel his gaze on her. More than half the time, when she mustered the courage to glance over, he was looking in her general direction. Sierra glanced around the hall, hoping no one else noticed this.
However, someone else did. Princess Cassandra witnessed it all. She saw how infatuated the King seemed to be with Sierra. It made her jealous. What qualities did she not have that Sierra had?
"Enjoy his attention while you still can, Princess Sierra," she seethed in anger, "He will be mine."
As the final course was being served, Alistair got up from his seat and raised his glass. He called for all of their attention by lightly tapping his wine glass with a spoon. The conversation in the hall died down shortly after. It fell silent.
"Thank you everyone for attending the dinner party this evening. I hope you've all had a wonderful experience tonight. Once you've finished your desserts, please feel free to proceed to the dance floor."
