Chapter 17: WHO?

Crown Prince chuckled. “Just because you’re my great-uncle’s wife I will let you get away with it. But remember that lying to the royal family is punishable by death.”

“Yes, Crown Prince.”

“You may leave.”

Madam Cynthia gently bowed and closed the door.

“Bella. Bella,” said Madam Cynthia looking around for her.

Bella went running to her.

“Did the Crown Prince see you?” questioned Madam Cynthia.

“I don’t think so. Last night was rather dark.”

“Are you sure?”

“Yes. Why?”

“Because he is questioning about your look.”

“My look. Why?”

“I don’t know. But whatever it is. You need to be careful.”

Bella was taken back. Now she kind of knows why he all of sudden is taking interest in her. Frowning, she nodded her head.

The next few days she avoided him as much as possible.

Crown Prince was irritated that she hadn’t come to his room to tend to him. His uncle’s excuse was for her to take care of other chores that needed more of her attention. Since she was his apprentice, she knows more about handl