"Your Highnesses."
Duchess Silvia greeted the royals as etiquette dictated with a warm smile on her face. The joy in her eyes could not be hidden even if she tried, and the royals, especially Prince Osbourne, did not miss this detail.
As a meeting between nobles, her butler and commander had to wait outside until the meeting was over. And the royals had been served something refreshing before the duchess even arrived.
Unlike the other nobles, Osbourne and Celine came to meet the duchess in her guest receiving room. The royals were done with their hidden inspection while the shadow guards took care of the rest.
"Duchess Erindor, it's been a while." The prince replied as he moved forward to take the hands of the duchess in his. "Forgive my negligence, Duchess Erindor, for I have failed to keep in touch."
"It is of no consequence, Your Highness. The last few months have been hectic." Silvia replied, her eyes shifting to the princess who stood back.
