"There is nothing for you to judge, Tobias. I do not care what your opinion of her is as it will not change the fact that we are married."
Tobias ignored Edgar's words and held out his hand mid-air for Alessandra to shake.
"My name is Tobias Castro, the current king of this land and friend of your husband. It's nice to meet you."
"Alessandra Collins, wife of your friend. Do I need to curtsy, Your Highness?" Alessandra had never been in the presence of royalty to know if she was meant to curtsy now or if she had missed the chance when she learned he was the king.
"There is no one watching therefore you do not need to show such etiquette, but you should learn how to greet royalty for the next time we meet and please, study my face well so that you remember what the king looks like. I am still baffled you do not know what your king looks like. Do you not read the paper or walk outside to see statues made for me?" Tobias was still stuck on Alessandra thinking he was a stranger.
