CXXXII
The Prince once again stood by the steps of the mansion. However, the difference was that he had his future wife in his arms instead of accompanying his father like the first time he had visited this place.
Soon, a couple had come dashing out of the mansion in a rush, anticipating their daughter's return. He could see the excitement and the anxiousness on their faces, probably wondering what they would discover in Avana's return.
"Are you ready?" Avana whispered to him as they climbed the marble steps toward the massive open doors, getting closer to her family.
She did not sense any nervousness in her companion. On the contrary, he seemed at ease and confident about his situation. But what was he going to be edge about when nobody could hardly touch him?
Besides, she had already explained that her family would not harm him unless he showed them a reason, but she doubted that would lead to such a point.