Chapter 78

“I understand, Your Majesty, however, I don’t think you can keep it a secret forever,” Luna Amelia replied.

My mind raced while trying to comprehend their conversation. Who were they talking about? Why had my father wanted to keep it a secret from me? And how did Asher fit into the equation?

"I just hope she'll forgive me when she finds out," my father continued, his voice cracking with emotion.

Asher's mother reached out and placed a comforting hand on my father's shoulder. "She loves you, Xavier. I'm sure she'll understand why you made that choice."

I turned to Asher, who looked equally bewildered.

"Should we ask them what they're talking about?" Asher whispered.

I hesitated for a moment, unsure if it was appropriate to interrupt such a personal conversation. But my curiosity got the better of me, and I nodded in agreement. Both our parents turned to us and they were shocked to us behin