Reclaiming the Throne

Inside the private room, Donovan was already waiting.

Seeing Valerie enter, he signaled the server to begin serving.

When she noticed the dishes were all her favorites, Valerie was slightly surprised.

"Did everything go smoothly?" Donovan asked first.

He had initially planned to take her to a bridal salon this morning.

She hadn't replied to the wedding gown designs he'd sent earlier, so he assumed