Chapter 170: A Clever Take
Rose stood in the middle of the room, having what one would call a face-off with the crown prince. He had just come into the room with the steward and three other servants. He raised an eyebrow as the stare lasted longer than it should, and Rose realized she hadn’t paid her respects.
"Your Majesty." She bent her head and gave a curtsey.
She couldn’t believe she had just glared at the crown prince, but her mind had been on other things, and even if she wouldn’t admit it, she was very nervous about what had happened earlier and was sure the consequences were coming sooner rather than later.
Caius didn’t acknowledge her greeting. In fact, he went as far as to pretend she wasn’t there. "Henry," he called, his tone dry.
"Your Highness," he said with a bow. "The servants have already drawn a bath."
Caius nodded and walked further into the room, leaving Rose, Henry, and the servants who rushed about doing their tasks.
"Mister ’Enry," Rose called as soon as they were alone.
"What?" Henry replied, bewildered that she would speak to him in such a situation. He kept his gaze straight as he monitored the servants and didn’t look at her.
"Do you know if I am in trouble?" she whispered, moving closer so she wouldn’t have to speak so loudly.
Mister Henry turned to look at her, his eyes filled with horror. "How would I know? Now, step away, Rose. You don’t want to anger the crown prince."
Rose nodded in agreement and moved back to where she stood. It was excruciating to wait. She had been waiting all day but got nothing other than her meals. No message from the crown prince, and Thomas hadn’t returned either.
Rose stood in the corner, unmoving, as the crown prince stepped back into the room and was quickly dressed by the servants. Not that he needed much help wearing the singular robe he tended to adorn once she was here.