Chapter 71

“Ellie!” Brooke shouted as I stepped through the doors. She was using a coloring book with another child, probably her friend. I gave her a hug and waved at the girl behind her. “Her name is Elizabeth,” Ashton scolded her. “I want to call her Ellie!” Brooke insisted. “I don’t mind,” I said, smiling at Brooke. “This is my best friend, Her Highness, Princess Arianna of Landcaster,” she gestured to the girl behind her. “It’s a pleasure, Princess Arianna,” I smiled at her and curtseyed. She gave me an elegant wave. I remembered seeing her on TV before. “She’s going to marry Ashton,” Brooke told her proudly. “Wow!” Arianna said excitedly. “I want to marry Prince Ashton too!” Ashton and I laughed at this. They were so adorable. “I want to marry Prince Zach,” Brooke said with a toothy grin. Ashton’s laugh died in his throat. “Who’s he?” he asked, narrowing his eyes at her. “He’