Princess Alexis turned and elegantly returned to the Palace, leaving the rest of the crowd to gossip about the strange interaction that they had just witnessed.
Unfortunately, that also included her oldest brother, the Crown Prince.
"Lord Sorcerer. It is good to see that you would so vocally defend your intention to court my sister, and the Crown thanks you for your leniency in not aiming for a fatal strike." Claudius began, his ice blue eyes sparkling with amusement that didn't reach his voice.
"Your Highness. I can't say that I had expected to be in this situation today. I had simply come to accompany my master while he settled a dispute in the forge." Dominic replied.
Pops nodded at the Prince, who gave him a polite nod.
"Congratulations on your first victory in the trials. My staff will contact you tonight to arrange a chaperoned meeting between you and your potential bride."
