Chapter 54: Prick of the Blackthorn
When dawn broke, the first rays of light started to conquer the kingdom of Versailles, first touching the ground and then gradually ascending to illuminate the upper floors of the palace. The concubine named Kailani woke up with an abrupt jolt, still in the first prince’s room.
It would be wrong to assume that Kailani had stayed in Prince Dante’s room since his exit, especially when the prince had her drink three glasses of water, and she had to release her bladder. But the concubine had returned to the prince’s room in hopes that he would return so they could continue the night, considering the reason she was summoned there in the first place.
Getting up from near the prince’s bed, where she had fallen asleep while waiting for him, she stood up and stepped out of the room.
Once Kailani arrived at the concubines’ quarters, the other already awake concubines noticed her walking through the room’s entrance. They quickly hurried to where she was and gathered around to question her,
"Is it true that you were summoned by Prince Dante?"
"How was your night with him? He kept you until morning! Did you serve him until morning and sleep in the same bed as him?"
"Is he as scary as they say he is? Did you see the curse that people have been talking about?"
As questions kept being thrown at her, Kailani stood quietly, listening. She was the top concubine right now, and telling them that all she had done was drink three glasses of water would not only sound stupid, but would even risk her reputation.
Kailani smiled at them and replied, "Prince Dante and I had a wonderful night, something none of you could imagine. He took good care of me."
One of the concubines complained, "You are so lucky that you got to serve him. No one has ever been able to do it. It must be nice to be the best concubine here."
Another one then said, "Does this mean that you could become his exclusive concubine if you were to give birth to his child?"