After they returned to the palace, the atmosphere was lively for the first time, and Rhea was treated with respect by everyone around. Even the Princes wives who never spoke to her before, treated her like a family as she and Draven were invited to join the royal dinner, as it would probably be the last they'd have in the palace after their wedding.
The dinner was lively as well, the family made small talks over dinner. Even prince Zachary treated Rhea well, he had never smiled at her before, but now he did as he congratulated her on their upcoming wedding tomorrow.
As everyone sat for dessert and laughed at Lilac's broken words, Rhea watched them with teary eyes. She had never known what a family was like, but sitting here with these strangers, who had now become like family, Rhea knew what family felt like.
