The Princess Slave – Chapter 41

Violette POV

Lillian and Sylvia were in the servants eating hall after I’d helped Ms. Beatrice cook breakfast. The smiles on their faces when they saw me made my spirits lift immensely. We talked as we ate until we were done.

“I still haven’t heard anything from the King, so you may work in the gardens with the girls if you wish,” Beatrice said. I nodded my head as I stood up. The idea of being outside sounded wonderful.

be a lovely day!” Sylvia chee

lowed both of them outside. The bright light felt amazing on my skin, the fresh air filled my lungs and I swear I felt dizzy. It had been a minute since I felt this

eep?” Lillian asked. I followed her to the rows of flowers and sighed.

seen on her beautiful face.

e even know they were my favorite?” She asked.

ng smile on my face.

I’d felt it. But I tried not to pay it any mind as we talked about Lillian’s mate.

furrowed her brows.

was hoping to avoid this subject.

t to bed.” I said. Her smile faded.

’s it?” She asked

up and ruined it.” I said as I shook my head in annoyance. Goddess, I really h

is time?” She asked.

ead and placed her hand on mine.

u are ready.” She said.

ked. I shook my head.

the king so mad.. because he ended up putting her in the dungeon.” She said. I stopped dead in my tracks and looked at her c

t?” I asked as my bro

In the dungeon. I don’t k

I didn’t really know what

to punish her on the desk like me.. but it seems my anger may have affected his decision.

d someone come up behind me.

o talked to me a while ago as I was leaving the gardens. Lillian looked at him curiously, and cautiously.. as well as I.

he can’t speak

y.

d her eyes in annoyance.

ses who she speaks to.” She said.

e asked.

, plea-“ the m

didn’t realize..” the man said.

s they watched the man run away in fear.

, but Lillian had a soft smile.

aid. I kissed them both on the cheek before walking awa

lovely day to walk. I wonder why he asked me to join him. I would imagine he’d prefer to spend this time alone.

ze for yesterday. Sincerely.” He said after a

I said softly, not looking his way but i

It’s not.” He said. I clasped my hands together in nervous

ment for it. I can assure you it won’t happen again.” He said. I finally looked up at him. His soft eyes were staring deep into my soul, it gave me butterflies just

fluttering of duck wings.

ce? I immediately felt shame.

d. I shook my head.

I’d hate to ruin it further.” I said.

y heart flutter and I hated it. He made me feel things I shouldn’t.

lk. After a while, we came across a bench and he took a seat. Not knowing what to do, I went to sit at his feet when he stopped me. His hand rested on my arm and he shook his head.

e said.

t-“ he pulled me down and my bottom pl

soft smile. Goddess, there’s that damned smile again. The first time that he’s actually smiled at me. I wouldn’t lie, I was finding it quite endearing.

. The man who promised to make my life a living hell. What an odd day it is..