The Uninvited King

(Neva’s POV)

“Why wasn’t I invited?”

Ryker’s voice boomed as he stepped from the hedge with his entourage. The royal guards stopped at the roses, while he kept walking.

“We just sat,” I said. “It was only planned today.”

Elsie rose at once. “Your Highness,” she curtseyed at the king before muttering to me, “My lady, I’ll give you a moment.”

Then she walked a short distance away and stood straight