Keira glanced at Amelia, noting that she was hiding secrets, ones not immediately visible to everyone. But because Keira was new here and after her run in with Maria, she was looking for hidden meanings or motives.

"If you don't mind me asking, how does an American woman end up marrying the future king of Wystovia — long live the current king or whatever?"

Amelia was quiet for a long moment, staring out at the fountain. When she finally spoke, her voice was distant. "My family has roots ...