Dinner brought them back to the main room, and to a stack of documents that Dominic had not been expecting.
"The Royal Messenger arrived only moments ago. We've got two weeks to finish the upgrades to the Manor before Crown Prince Claudius arrives to inspect the facilities' suitability for use in international negotiations." Alexis announced.
Dominic sighed dramatically. "This is the end for me. It had to be him."
Prince Fahad nearly choked on his drink, while the other two Princes looked confused.
Alexis rolled her eyes, but didn't say anything, leaving Pops to explain the situation.
"Prince Claudius disapproves of his sister getting married. Not just to Duke Dominic, but in general. He was a leading voice in the movement to convince her to take an oath of celibacy to remain with the Royal Paladins." He explained.
"At least we will have most of the improvements finished by the time that he arrives.
