The flush that spread across her cheeks was entirely real. Especially given the way that both the General and the Tsar looked at her. Both seemed to be questioning exactly when this romance had developed. But Alina nodded, smiling widely.
“…I…of course. Assuming that you. Parents have no objections.” It ultimately came down to them after all. She looked to the Queen who had been so thrilled to play dress up with the little doll when she’d first arrived. “I do have your blessings?”