Chapter 134: The Queen’s Chambers
Rose groaned as she woke up. This was the third time she had woken up, even though she slept so late. She knew if it weren’t that she was so tired, she wouldn’t have been able to fall asleep at all. She was too worried to be sleeping.
She looked towards the windows, and the light streaming in through the spaces in the curtains told her dawn was here. The castle was probably awake now, going about their duties as they got things ready for the royals.
Last night, she had fled the crown prince’s room. However, as she left, doubts had risen in her mind, and she wondered if it was a good idea to leave. Would Caius really do as he had said? However, irrespective of how terrible of a person he was, she couldn’t recall when he hadn’t kept his word.
Rose palmed her face as the memory of the night before played in her head. She told herself it was for Edna and nothing more. As she had hoped, it worked—at least enough for the crown prince to hear her request. Now, all she had to do was wait and see. That didn’t sound good at all, but it was the only thing she could do.
Rose was still lost in thought when a knock made her jump. She looked to the door just as it opened to reveal Lily slipping into the room. She looked back as if checking for someone before shutting the door behind her. Rose adjusted on the bed as she watched the maid approach her.
"Good morning," a cold voice reached her ears just as Lily stopped beside the bed.
"Good morning," Rose returned.
"And?" Lily asked immediately, without giving Rose any chance to say anything more. Noticing Rose’s expression, her face softened, and so did her voice. "How did it go with His Highness?"
Rose slowly nodded and folded her arms to herself. She turned away from Lily; she didn’t think she could look at her. "Very well," she simply said.
"Really?" Lily asked, with a delighted, shocked expression.