Chapter 6: The Teenage Prince

Elma’s POV

“Princess Elma, these are your retinue to help you.” Caitlyn introduced me to the three women who stood there with no emotions.

“I can manage.” It was shocking to learn that they will help me get dressed.

Like what?

Even though I was a Princess, I did my own work, except a few things like cleaning of my room and stuff. My dad never allowed too many people at the mansion.  He was discreet for some reason. Thinking about it, my heart clenched. What the king said about my dad could it be true? Was that the reason he was discreet?

Unaware, I clenched my gown so hard that it was Caitlyn’s throat clearing that pulled me out of the monologue.

“This is the rule here. Being the Imperial royalties, royal members are meant to change as per occasions. You may never know which guest is coming over.” Caitlyn said gesturing the retinue to go ahead, ignoring my horrified expres