EMILY’S POV
"Come in,"
I heard my mother's voice when Larkin arrived with a bouquet of flowers. I had received a message earlier that he would be visiting us today, and despite my eagerness to embrace him, I found myself hiding behind the wall on the second floor, where my bedroom was located.
My father had asked me not to show myself to Larkin yet and to let them assess him first. They hadn't mentioned anything to me, but I knew they weren't fond of Larkin, especially since they were pushing me to consider Prince Zander's advances. They wanted me to respond quickly in case the prince decided to court me.
Zander was the type of guy that every parent hoped their daughter would date. He was polite and kind. It was easy to see why my parents liked him. However, I hoped that when they spok
