The throne room was soon swarmed with people from all over the kingdom.
Annalise stood beside the Collinses since the Castros stood by the throne.
"Rue has told me that you took good care of her while she was here, and Penelope was kind enough to keep inviting her to gatherings. I owe you plenty," Annalise said to Alessandra.
"You don't owe me, Annalise. We are family," said Alessandra.
"Indeed, we are. Why is it that your son keeps sneaking glances at my daughter, and Rue seems to enjoy it when she catches him doing it? She left this out in her letters. Aren't girls to speak of the men who catch their fancy to their mother? Lydia hasn't done it as well," Annalise said, disappointed.
"Maybe they are both shy or exploring their feelings. They might not want to speak of anyone until they know their feelings for certain. This hasn't been going on long. I have been watching them both along with the queen," Annalise said, sneaking glances at Rue and Elijah.
