"What are they like?" I asked Andre as we walked. My hand that was holding onto his arm was gripping him tighter by the second, dreading the upcoming meeting. It was my first time visiting a new kingdom to meet another king, another royal family.
I felt Andre's other hand rest on top of my tightening grip and gave it a reassuring squeeze. "About meeting my family, you don't have to worry. They're pretty polite and nice. You will only meet my parents and my eldest brother, the crown prince. My second brother had already married and moved to his wife's kingdom."
"He's just like you then," I muttered. "Sorry."
Andre chuckled. "I know. Only the first son gets to stay. It's just the way it is."
To my surprise, we were joined by my royal guard in the entrance hall. They looked dashing in their uniforms, showcasing Ephemere's midnight blue, black, and gold colors. I smiled at them, happy that they looked well and refreshed.
