“I have to give it to you, son. You really impressed me with your level of maturity and comportment tonight,” Queen Ruth praised, patting his left shoulder blade affectionately, a huge smile on her face. It was a few minutes past seven. The party ended over an hour ago, but Asher had to wait a bit longer for her to bade a hearty farewell to her friends, as well as greet a few ambassadors before they clambered onto the carriage for home. “You showed them what a true son of your father you are, by not letting their gossip get to you. Your father will be so proud when he gets to hear this.”
Asher shrugged, staring out the window absent-mindedly. His head ached, and to be honest, he wanted nothing right now but to curl his miserable self up on his bed and sleep. It was aggravating how effortl
