Chapter 14

“Welcome, Duchess Gloomblossom. Please follow me to the War Room.” The butler bowed. We nodded at him, and he led us into the castle.

“He called you duchess.” I whispered to Nocturne.

“I heard.” She whispered back.

“Did the king change your title?”

“It would seem so. No matter, nothing will change.”

“More people will be coming after you. That is what will change.”

“Do you worry for me?” Nocturne looked at me with harsh golden eyes. I realized that I had somehow overstepped.

“I worry for you, yes, but that does not mean I doubt your ability to handle things. I would just prefer to make your time here as uneventful as possible.” I explained. She chuckled lightly.

“But that would be boring.” She smiled.

“Announcing the arrival of Duchess Nocturne Gloomblossom and her fiancé Lord Albert Dragonheart!” Our names were screamed out as we entered the small lobby that acted like a waiting room for the War Room. Immediately, we wer