Chapter 21

Sebastian's POV

The unpleasantness had subsided from my father when Emily and I were required to join him in the dinning room for dinner the following evening. He sat strongly at the head of the table and I sat on his right with Princess Naomi opposite from me and Emily  next to her. In this palace, the King sat at the head of the table and immediate royals and family sat to the right of him. Invited guests and women sat on the left and opposite their companions.

While dinner was being served, my cousin walked in— tall with confident strides and a bright beaming smile displayed on his face that everyone claimed to have somewhat of a close resemblance to mine. He sat down beside me and patted me in a manly manner on my back.

"Ah, my favorite cousin. It's nice to see you again," he greeted.

"What are you doing here?" I knew my father had threatened my position, but I never thought it would be so sudden.

"I was invited," he answered coolly. "Thanks fo