My eyes widened when I happened to know that he was the Crown Prince. I did not notice him!
I was quick enough to greet him back. He glanced in my direction and nodded.
"Long time no see, Duke Leveaux. It seems that you are doing well," His Royal Highness said in his friendly tone.
Valerian chuckled and nodded. "I look forward to seeing you here, Your Royal Highness."
I almost gasped, knowing that Valerian knew the crown prince was coming here instead of the Alpha King. It seemed that he was really acknowledging him as the great leader once he was crowned as the Alpha King in the future.
Crown Prince Henricus smiled from ear to ear. "Likewise, Duke Leveaux. Likewise."
He turned to me. "Bring us some refreshments. And do not tell that His Royal Highness is here. He will show himself later."