The Reasons

Asher

I walk through the palace and go to the west wing with the maids. It will do for now. It will give us the space we need. I help the maids to get things set up. It's my idea, so I won't sit back and watch as the maids do everything.

All I need to sort is a place for us to sleep and the kitchen area. The rest can be sorted tomorrow or through the night. I'll still have my maids and guards, but they know to stay back far enough from us.

"Shall I begin cooking?" Eloise looks at me, and I nod.

"Yes, please. Other than lunch, we will be eating here alone in the future." We can at least have two meals a day sitting alone without my family present and involved.

An hour later, the maids have gone to clear my room and bring things here, so I walk off and go through the palace. As I enter the sitting area, Elijah looks at me.

"I thought you were joking."

"Why would I joke?" Zyra deserves time with me without everyone else there as well.

"I find it ridiculous, that's all. How can you be Kin