Forgive me, but this chapter isn't edited as I had to rewrite it since I lost it. Please, do pardon the errors as I'll get back to the chapter soon and edit it. Thanks!
For a moment, we simply stare at each other; woman and man, prince, and servant. He doesn’t say anything as his graceful presence sweeps into the room. His hands are clasped behind his back as he walks casually towards us, stopping at a reasonable distance where he wouldn’t appear any more wicked than he already did.
The silence between us stretched taut until he cleared his throat and directed his gaze towards Maria.
"My apologies, your Grace," Maria said hastily, nervously looking around the room for something. "I’ll give you both some privacy. Arrelia?"
"I’ll be fine," I replied, keeping my gaze solely on Prince Dr
