"You are engaged?", the incredulous voice of Princess Alberta almost seemed to echo in the large room. Princess Nicholas and Lady Honoria were so shocked that they had to literally cover their mouths to keep them from falling open.
"Is that so shocking?", questioned AJ before turning back to leave the room. His work here was done. But before he could, Prince Nicholas, blocked his way.
"Aiden! What is the meaning of this ring? Are you really so desperate for the throne that you would resort to subterfuge? Faking an engagement? Where is this woman that you are engaged to? Why has none of the family heard of this supposed engagement? Just because you know that Father wanted you to be married, you are using this kind of method? Just wearing a ring does not make you engaged!"
