Eva's POV
"How were your lessons with the new teacher?" Mother asked, across from me.
She was just recently hired? I thought in surprise. I really believed she had been teaching at the palace for years. "She was astounding," I replied.
"But you were walking like you had hot coals in your skirt," Vivienne laughed.
"I will get better," I said shyly, half burying my face in my food. I still did not understand why I couldn't be more assertive when it came to my young sister. Maybe she reminded me of Lisa too much.
"Are you excited about your ball?" The old royal asked.
"Of course, I am,"
"That is good dear," She said. "Maybe you will meet someone special," She added.
That took me back but I said nothing and just nodded.
"You will be queen one day and you will need a partner," She continued.
