Octavia looked at the duke in confusion when Pellethia said, “Well, if that’s necessary, then yes. We can make arrangements for anyone you’d like to see, um…”

Pellethia threw Lucianne a puzzled look, not knowing how to address Greg because she didn’t know who he was. Lucianne explained simply, “This is the duke from Xandar’s paternal side.”

Pellethia nodded in comprehension and finished her sentence from earlier with a courteous nod, “Your Grace.” 

Curiosity entered her emerald orbs when looked at Greg for a few more moments, feeling his familiar energy, before she stepped towards him and stretched out her hand to ask for his, “May I, Your Grace?”

“What?”...