Born Charming
Dominique soon had to leave his wife's side and make a speech. This was after they had had their meals in the dining area that had been set up and the plates had been cleared away.
Lucia had her chair at the front and was sitting next to Michael. Caroline and Alex were with them. She looked over and saw Adela sitting next to King Gustav, and they were sharing a table with the King and Queen of Vershia. On another table, she saw her mother sitting with King Gabriel of Siambi and his daughter, Princess Ileana. Everyone had their attention on the stage where her father was, as he thanked everyone who had stepped forward to put Rhodes back on its tracks. On the right track.
She did not dare look around for her aunt. She wondered what the woman was thinking. When her father said "the right tracks", it was clear to everyone that this was a subtle reference to his brother. Surely, Aunt Edina was not fine with this. Surely, she was ashamed. Lucia knew she felt shame for her.