Hera POV

I smiled. "Everything is fine."

In fact I lied. Nothing was fine.

If I was alone, I would've cried my eyes out. Unfortunately, I can't cry in front of others. At least not at a royal event attended by important guests.

Right now I had to look happy to appreciate the guests who came to enliven the event.

And suddenly a large, warm hand cupped my hand that was on my thigh.

"You may be able to lie to others, but not me. I know something is wrong. Tell me after dinner is over."

I ...