98. Are You Afraid?

Rowena bit her lip and decided to answer her father's question, "Why the rush, Father? Aren't we still a long way from getting married?"

"Asking his family to come to the palace can be done when the time is near," Rowena continued.

Keannu snorted, "I'm not talking to you, Rowena. I'm talking to Riley Wood."

"You must not interfere in this matter. This is a matter between the parents," Monica chimed in.

It was obvious that her mother wanted to get to know Riley's family so she supported her husband's right decision.

Thoughtfully, Riley finally said, "I can't tell you yet, Your Majesty. You already know that we ... as prospective soldiers are forbidden to communicate with our families outside the palace."

"We are only allowed to communicate after we complete the selection. So-"

"Oh, I know what you're going to say. Well, we'll wait until after you've been sworn in as a bodyguard in this palace," Keannu cut in impatiently.

Andrew Reece frowned, starting to think seriously about the young