With one look from the prince, the doctor bowed respectfully before heading out of the room. My chest tightened as my nervousness took over completely, and now I was alone in the small room with Prince Darius. I honestly had never expected the prince to be so kind as to take to see a royal doctor for my minor injuries.
“Thank you so much, Your Highness...” I thanked him politely.
I gasped when the prince suddenly bent down until his face was at my level. He was so close, and his grey eyes stared deeply into mine. His eyes were bright and beautiful. I had no idea how to explain it, but it seed like his eyes could see through and my thoughts. As he stared at , I felt like I was completely vulnerable and exposed to him. The depth of his eyes told that he’d seen so much...
“My na is Darius. What is yours?” the prince introduced himself needlessly before asking for my na.
“It’s Mila...” I replied in a small voice.
“Mila. That’s an adorable na...” the prince said before he stood up straight again.
I blinked in surprise when he extended his hand towards . My hand shook as I hesitated to take his hand. I could stand up alone, but how should I refuse his kind offer? Am I even allowed to refuse his hand?
“Thank you, Your Highness,” I whispered shyly, slowly slipping my hand into his.
His hand held mine gently, as if he were scared of hurting before he carefully pulled up to my feet. Standing close to him made even more aware of our height difference. If I rember correctly, Prince Leonard was also very tall when I t him that one ti. This man, Prince Darius, is Prince Leonard’s brother.
“Call Darius,” the prince said curtly.
“Yes, Prince Darius,” I said while not forgetting to add his title.
The prince didn’t seem quite satisfied when he narrowed his grey eyes at slightly but decided to let it slide.
“How did you beco a maid in this palace?” he asked as he led out of the building.
I wondered if he would escort back to the garden where the afternoon tea gathering was still taking place, and then I realized that that was probably what he had intended to do. His casual question caught completely off-guard. Were there punishnts in place for lying to a prince?
“Umm...I was purchased at an auction...” I replied hesitantly while trying to tell the truth.
“Who bought you?” the prince asked without much surprise.
“...Prince Leonard,” I replied softly.
Prince Darius stopped in his tracks, and I also stopped walking when he turned to look at . He stared at before, but this ti, his eyes seed to focus more on than before. I felt these grey eyes slowly traveling down my body as he seed to appraise , and I started feeling incredibly vulnerable.
“I see. So, you’re the one he bought...” the prince muttered as if talking to himself.
Did he suspect that this would be the case before? His words and lack of surprise made wonder how much he knew. Prince Darius’s lips curved into a small smile for the first ti. I could tell he was amused, and his cold grey eyes showed so interest for the first ti since I t him.
I didn’t know how to respond to his words, so I nodded once. The prince flashed a smile, and my heart clenched tightly. The rumors about him missed one significant detail: Prince Darius was dangerously charming when he smiled.
He continued walking without asking any more questions until we returned to the garden where the party was being held. The tea party was in full swing when we made it back. I curtsied and thanked the prince for excusing myself. I’ve had enough of the prince’s presence to last a lifeti.
“Mila...” Prince Darius called my na.
“Yes?” I replied.
We were in the garden already, and I could feel the eyes of the many won on us. Conforming with a re maid was rare for a prince.
“Beware of the wolves...” the prince warned .
My eyes widened in shock. Prince Darius chuckled at my reaction before he reached out a hand and placed it firmly on my shoulder.
“Mila, you’re back. Where have you been?” Salena asked in a small voice when she saw .
All color left her face when she saw who was next to . She curtsied politely imdiately, and I thought her movents were beautiful and graceful.
“Prince Darius...” Salena whispered as if she couldn’t believe what she was seeing.
“Is she your friend?” the prince asked .
“Yes. This is Salena...” I replied before introducing her.
“Salena, your dear friend had so injuries, so I took her to the infirmary for the doctor to fix her up a little. It’s nice of you to be concerned about your friend,” Darius said emotionlessly.
“T-Thank you...so much for your kindness, Your Highness,” Salena said in a shaky voice.
“Take care of your friend well,” Darius said passively.
With that, he walked right past us and further into the garden where the party was being held. I stood frozen on the spot without knowing how to react. No matter what, I couldn’t move my legs as his words replayed repeatedly in my mind.
What does he an by that?
‘Beware of the wolves...’
What...wolves?
“Mila, are you ok?” Salena asked softly.
“Oh...yes...of course...” I replied after snapping out of my thoughts.
...
Darius walked further into the garden, where a crowded and loud table caught his attention. He knew that his brother would also be attending the party, and it didn’t prove a challenge for him to identify where he was imdiately. Darius stood close to the table as his eyes took in the scene of his younger brother seated with his arms around two won sitting on either side.
--To be continued...
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