Chapter 158
"Your aunts and cousins should be here already. You didn’t get to meet your cousins last night so this is your chance now but first, we must find a nice spot to stand so we can look around," Madeline informed Rose.
"Do they stop to look each time?" Rose asked, not used to the countless stares.
"Your return is big news but they also pay close attention to the nobles. Anna is of age to wed so there have been many watching to see what she does and who approaches her. They will lose interest and turn to someone else soon," Madeline promised.
Madeline noticed the attention was already on Zayne. He could not hide that he was a stranger to these lands because of his eyes. Zayne had a rare aura to him that commanded all the attention in the room and placed it on him.
Though he had not announced himself as a prince, the way he presented himself gave away that he had a good upbringing in a good home.
Madeline smiled, excited to see if Rose would save Zayne again tonight. She had yet to understand why the two were acting like there was nothing between them. Zayne only looked at Rose and Rose could not stop blushing when he did.
’They will figure it out,’ Madeline thought. As long as no one meddled and allowed them to speak of their feelings alone, she knew the two would be together in the future. ’How can I get them alone?’
A ball was always a wonderful place for many confessions to be made. There was a big garden outside where couples would eventually walk. It was the perfect setting for Zayne and Rose. If only she could get the two to go for a walk while she remained behind to escort Anna, something might happen.
Victor noticed Madeline’s smile. A ball was never so wonderful for her to be smiling so much. "What are you plotting now?"
"I am thinking about love. We must keep a watchful eye on them both. They will both be approached and Rose is not ready for it. I don’t think she realises that she is a valuable candidate for a wife. Since she has been away for so long, many might think they can use her to get wealth. Send them away," said Madeline.
Victor looked over Madeline to see Rose who was distracted by the lights and decor. He had noticed how the little things distracted Rose. It was evident that finding a partner was not on her mind. Rose might prefer to explore the ball.