Chapter 154

“You tell me,” I answered. “You are the Lyperian.”

Nate sighed and looked at a still-tense Dylan with a teasing look. “She’s getting smart now.”

He tried to involve him, but other than a low hum, Dylan didn’t have much of a reaction.

“Actually, I don’t know,” I responded in all honesty. “We should be receiving a message soon. Could be anytime now, I think.”

Those were my hopes. I just wanted to get it over with—and quick.

“If all goes well, I might have to address you as Your Highness!”

“No—”

“Do you want a water, Your Highness?” Nate offered, mocking a bow.

“Your Highness?” I repeated, laughing. “I’m not…”

My words faltered because technically, he was right. I was a princess, but…of what? The common lands? A place no one had ruled for ages?

It’s not like anyone knew, for that matter. I couldn’t exactly shout it from the rooftop.

“You know what,” I changed my mind, “maybe I do need that water.”

“Great,” Na