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"My pleasure" He took my hand and pressed a kiss tome to the next few people The members of parliament seemed very interested in the fact that I was American and then I met a couple with two small children

"This is the Duke and Duchess of Marion"

"Call ht grip on the smallest boy "This is Leo" She pushed hi boy’s chubby hand He s the back of his hand across his nose

"Nice to meet you, Leo"

"Barry" The duke shooktoward the little girl in his arms "And this is Violet"

"Nice to ainst her father’s shoulder with her eyes half closed "I’lad to meet you I know you must be tired after all that travel"

"I’ fain a bored sort of manner, but one of them leered in a way that made ton, Bowdell, and Sheferd Otherwise known as Daniel, Barney, and Kyle" The queen leveled her eyes at the men and they shifted where they stood "This is Samantha, Duchess of Rousseau"

They all shook er than was necessary "A pleasure tothewas so pleasant He reminded me of the school reporter The one you wouldn’t leave your drink hile you ran to the bathroom

"Kyle and Daniel both went to the university here in town Perhaps you can find a program to finish your studies with" The queen smiled at me as if this was a brilliant idea

"I’ll have to look into it when I have some time" I really hoped I would be able to escape this conversation soon

"Maybe I could take you to the careat places to study" He e else entirely

"Right I’ll let you know if I need the help" I had no poker face and I was certain Kyle could see my irritation

"I look forward to it"