Zayne was more curious about the princess than her brothers. She easily influenced the king and with one look at her, he knew she was putting on a facade. She didn't want the marriage as much or more than he didn't want it but she knew how to play her cards right.
The queen had been silent, receiving a dangerous reaction when she finally spoke but the princess entered the room and took over the conversation, not silenced by her father. Had the princess been a prince, it was clear who would have been the king's heir.
"Will you accept the offer for us to hold something in honour of you being here and show you around the kingdom? Give us a chance to show you the real beauty of my kingdom and that there are not any slaves here," James said, anxious as Zayne already looked over the truce.
Who was the fool who let his guest see slaves? The town guards were to take care of Zayne and his entourage. Make them feel right at home and meet with the nobles.
