PRINCE ZATAN VALDERION
I saw clearly the way Mr. Alfred’s eyes widened in disbelief. The moment the words left my mouth, shock spread across his face. He hadn’t seen it coming.
I glanced at Tiara. She looked just as stunned. Her eyes mirrored the same confusion and I could tell, neither of them had ever even considered the possibility I had just laid before them.
“There are two possible explanations that came to mind while you were telling me your story earlier,” I began, directed at Mr. Alfred.
“The first is that Tiara’s mother might be a Roseharts by blood. That was my initial thought. But when you mentioned she worked in the royal household, maybe she wasn't a noblewoman but a servant one who worked under the Roseharts' rule.”
I took a deep breath before continuing.
“But then you
