nd immediately a groom came along to take Xavier away. He was going to help Eleanor off hers when

tes, she had prepared for his arrival. Everything had been put into place. She had even gone over all the arrangements

, taking Eleanor’s hand, but just before Damien could say a word, El

ing betrayed. Getting over it was quite easy. He did n

e same. Maybe she didn’t trust

t together in the woods. He didn’t believe in fate bu

e else too was. “What are y

s they all climbed, heading for the front door, “everybody

ofia announced as she led

r daughter,” he sai

ng of her as much lately because he had so much on

n like a mother to him, he grew up under her care as the castle’s head maid. Although, the twenty-seve

so overwhelming, he knew better than to dwell on the things he

ave her ea

ted one of the maid

tsied avoiding his gaze, “mother” she added gree

occupied by Eleanor who was right opposite her. She did n

hers, he wanted to hug her, he put on the n

d to one of the maids who was dishing his food, “Prep

es seemed slimmer now; he had doubts about pursuing a relationship with Elean

have told u

posed. She spoke in a low tone,

d Steven. She wanted some attention, “Steven pass me the salt, please.” “Here! Take!” Steven didn’t waste ti

n sounded, sensing that Elean

,” Eleanor

you to your roo

take care of the guest,” Madam S

Damien said placing his hand on her s

sisted he

d. She knew that Damien had some

the room. Eleanor was happy, the room was nice but it was nothing she hadn’t seen befor

just ring. My room is

y your stay.” St

you rest now,

ds the end of the corridor and

inner. I just have so many questions. That

feelings you have for Eleanor. She is a princess. Just forget her. Getting close to her would only do more harm than go

ven said angrily, “Just give me the order, your majesty,

’m just looking out fo

n? You sure do like t

you mea

’t know about yo

was s

ight, just like I thought.” St

e thought maybe it was Steven, h

oria asked, bargi

ncess,” he s

y you look at

I look

is…Are you even going to…I don’t know Dam

Victoria.

t to leave things unfinished again. She stopped right at the door to her room. She needed clarity. She almost raced h