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We arrived at the palace and I felt very nervous. Fergal had given me a run down about what I needed to do and what was going to happen. I was wearing a plum long dress with cap sleeves for a nice dinner, and Fergal had changed into a suit.

"You will do fine." Luke reassured me before we walked into the palace. I had seen pictures, but it was so much more in person. The large staircases, the tapestries, and the marble just looked beautiful.

"Prince Fergal and Ms. Iris Mason." we were announced and Finn smiled at me. He offered me his arm as we walked into the room, and all eyes were on us. He walked me over to the Queen and King. I curtsy as soon as I walked up and they both smiled at me.

"Iris, this is King Vince and Queen Linda." he said and I smiled as I gave their hands a small shake.

"Iris, it's very nice to meet you." the king said and I smiled as the Queen gave me a knowing smile.

"Nice to see you again." she said and gave me a small hug.

"Thank you for the hat. It's back in the palace." I said and she smiled at me.

"Thank you for making our grandson smile." the King said and Finn smiled at me.

I was lead over to Prince Karl and his very pregnant wife. I was introduced to them and smiled as they were both welcoming. I was surprised at what Karl's wife was like, because she was really only seen in pictures. She didn't do a lot of public things, but she was pregnant with their 4th child. I was amazed that she went by Tee and nothing else, but I remember when he married her and people got upset because she was Asian.

"So this is the woman who is making Finn smile?" she asked and I felt my cheeks blush as Fergal smiled at them. I was just hoping that this was going to do ok,

"I am glad that the confusion was corrected." Karl said and I nodded with a smile. He was going to say something when Fergal's parents were announced. I looked to see Prince Hunter and Lady Stephanie walking into the room. Fergal smiled at them, but it quickly faded when Lady Catherine was also announced with them. She headed straight for Fergal, but stopped when she saw his arm around me.

"This is a family dinner, Lady Catherine, I do apologize, but you don't need to be here." The Queen said and she looked surprised.

"I invited her, mother, and thought she and Fergal might spend some time together." the Prince said and looked at Fergal.

"And I, the King, invited the woman whom he is courting and wanted to meet her. You are all more than welcome to leave if it doesn't suit you." the King added and everyone looked at us.

"Who?" Lady Stephanie asked and I felt very self-aware right now because everyone is looking at me. Fergal put his arm around me and gave a small squeeze.

"Mother, Father, this is Iris. I have been talking to her for awhile now." I said and they both looked me up and down.

"And who exactly are you?" Prince Hunter asked me and I felt nervous as I got ready to speak.

"She is a brilliant historian and is working on the new exhibit at the museum... and that is good enough for me." The Queen interjected and the King nodded.

"Now, we have put this poor woman on exhibit enough. Lady Catherine, if you will please leave, I would like to eat." The King said as Lady Stephanie and Prince Hunter looked upset. Lady Catherine glared at me and quickly left the room with Lady Stephanie behind her.

"Hunter, go." the King said and he started to argue, but the King held up a hand.

"Just go. We will have breakfast tomorrow." the King said and he looked towards Finn and me before he left.

"I could have just left." I said to Fergal in a low voice and he shook his head no.

"I do apologize, Iris, please sit." the Queen said and I looked at Fergal as Lady Tee smiled at me and motioned for her to sit beside her.

We sat down and the rest of dinner went well, and I was glad that Finn was there to help me with certain things. We finished and the men went to their parlor, while the Queen and Lady Tee invited me to sit with them. I looked at Finn and he nodded before I walked away with them. Lady Tee linked her arm with mine as we walked with the Queen and I was looking around.

"Iris, come tomorrow, and I shall give you a whole tour." she said and I looked at her surprised.

"Thank you." I said and she smiled back at me as we walked into a large sitting room with sofas, tables, a table fill of tea and sweets, and a television.

"Bring us slippers and my drink." the Queen said and they nodded before getting ready to leave.

"May I have my pregnancy tea?" Lady Tee asked and they nodded as they looked at me.

"Would you like some champagne, dear? I am having a glass." the Queen asked me and I nodded.

"Yes, thank you." I said as we all sat on the recliners and sofas. I was happy to see them normal for a few minutes as we sipped champagne and talked about different things. We were talking about Prince Karl and upcoming baby. I was enjoying it when Fergal came into the room and told me that he was heading out. I scheduled the time for tomorrow with the Queen, and told everyone goodnight.

"They love you." Fergal said as we slipped into the car and I smiled, but I felt horrible since his father and step-mother was asked to leave due to Lady Catherine.

"What is it?" he asked me when I didn't share in his happiness.

"I didn't mean to cause a problem with your parents." I whispered and he took my hand.

"You didn't... the Queen and King have final say. They tried to put someone onto Karl as well, but he married the woman he loves. They will come to love you." he said and I nodded.

"Sir, you do need to look at the news." Luke said and Fergal pulled out his phone as I watched the buildings pass by us.

"Iris." he said and showed me his phone... the picture of us kissing in the back of his car was everywhere, and people wanted to know who I was. They had theories, guesses, and most people thought that it was Lady Catherine, but everyone wanted to know who was the woman the Prince was kissing. I nodded, but didn't say anything as Finn kissed my forehead.

We didn't say much as we got back to my flat and Finn told me that he would have someone pick me up from the museum tomorrow for my appointment with the Queen. I kissed him and slipped into my flat. I sighed as I turned on the telly and saw my picture with Finn everywhere. They all wanted to know who I was, but I was fine being non-existent.

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