Chapter 11

Sebastian's POV

It had been another week and I still remained in my bedroom. I didn't want to deal with the meetings, the constant talking about my arranged marriage and, most of all, I didn't want to deal with Princess Naomi.

After tossing and turning for fifteen minutes in my bed, I got up and walked to the balcony. It was a beautiful day, yet I was unhappy and lost deep in many thoughts. Thoughts of going to fetch Emily and running away with her, thoughts of me bringing her boldly into the palace and introducing her to my father as the woman that my heart oh so desires.

A knock on the door startled me.

"Come in," I called.

In walked my maid with my breakfast.

"Thanks, but I'm not hungry. You can return it back to the kitchen."

"Sir, I've been returning your breakfast for three days now. Why won't you eat your meals? Does this have to do with that other woman?"

"What other woman?" I asked sharply, eyebrows creasing. The last thing I