Chapter 19

Roman

Glancing at Mars, I couldn't help but smile, noticing he shared the same eating habits as Audrey. Both took big bites, chewing loudly with food clinging to their mouths, and I had to say—it was adorable.

For the first time, Audrey, Mars, and I were having dinner as a family on the grand balcony in my room. It wasn't something special, but after she had worked so hard to prepare for her role as crown princess, it was the least I could do. Believe it or not, I actually felt guilty for putting her through it all.

I gently patted my son's head, still trying to process the fact that I was a father. That little boy, he was mine and I was starting to come to terms with it.

Audrey suddenly looked up, her mouth full of food. "What's wrong, Roman?"

I chuckled softly and wiped her mouth with a napkin, shaking my head. "You eat messier than our five-year-old," I teased. "That's what's wrong."

She rolled her eyes. "After everything I've done for you, I think I'm allowed to eat however I