-

ed to Eve, shivering all over. The fear was clearly wr

. All is well," she

think so, Eve

u're not alone in th

ust then, another maid wa

ry to interrupt, but your aunt

d turned to the maid. "I'm coming

et ready. I'll join yo

ka

nightdress and prepared my bath. Shortly after bathing, I stepped out into the room and noticed Eve hadn't co

ght this?

y. She ordered us

The ominous visit last night and now this-there had to be a conne

to wear this

their faces. The eldest a

is. You know what your aunt

was right. It would be foo

me the

d this, I had no

t fit perfectly. Then I sat before the mirror whil

with lemon tea and cherry cakes. She placed it o

that look?

utiful in that dress

for the c

the door in

it?" I c

uests your presence at the dining tab

ed before turning to

re. Don't worry, I'll come

ka

thers held the hem of my dress behind me. T

we?"

go," he

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in the di

ied her-one in his late fifties and the other in his early thirties. The younger man seemed distra

d for him. Standing nearby, the staff remained silent, hands clasped behind t

e him

arm. But today, he wasn't in the mood. His thoughts were on the girl from earlier

perfect.

taff member en

Erica awaits

n," her au

She walked over, seated herself beside her aunt and opposite the prince. He couldn't see her clearly

approaching her. But she suddenly wiped her mouth and stoo

given you permission

tated, then s

Whatever it is can wait. These are our guests-Gener

nd with a slight bow. Strangely, Erica glanced at her aunt, who retu

Jarel's eyes, then turned a

hot up fro

ily. But the girl ignore

was

Normally, such defiance would be unforgivable. Yet, so

her actions, her aunt drop

ness. She doesn't usu

in a good mood today. Leav

he vanished f

war

, Ma

f with a drink. I'll b

away, M

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couldn't help it. The prince didn't feel ordinary. I sensed a dark

eyes, and sharp fangs when he smiled. He looked like a beast. But now-his hair was tied neatly behi

e the feeling that som

y room when a strange force pulled me int

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to the kitchen. I headed to the dining room, only to find it empty. I asked a passing

g with someone. I didn't intend t

ning a maid beneath him. Her dress was torn, and he was half-

ushed him off and ran out,

eave-but the door slamme

door," I s

closer, ey

e, but I prefer you

meeting his

or. I won't

ell to his kne

The door opened. I left the room without a wo

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ose, poured myself a gla

tugged a

's siste

rest

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