My eyes flew open before the sun was fully up. I remembered instantly where I was, and my interaction with Prince Theo weighed on my mind.
I took a few deep breaths, trying not to let his constantly irritated state get to me. I had slept well, had good dreams, and had a lot of energy pulsing through my veins. Why would I let his pessimism ruin my day before it had even begun?
I glanced down at my pillow and saw the flower that Prince Warren had given to me and instantly felt a rush of adrenaline.
No wonder I'd gotten a good night of sleep. The blooms were slightly faded from the vibrancy they'd had when he'd first picked it and handed it over to me, but the fragrance still filled my lungs when I inhaled, and I thought it might last another day or two.
I quickly put the flower in the t
