“Oh, I’m very pleased to meet you,” Jules announced as he leaned over to shake Raven’s hand. He was surprised to see how the young man’s eyes were a brilliant blue and they were rimmed with dark eyelashes which gave them an instant appeal. His unusual height forced Raven to have to look up at him.

“I’m just as pleased to meet royalty from not so far away,” Raven responded.

“Yes, now that I know that it’s so close by I won’t hesitate to visit more ...