Chapter 18: Time Alone

When his uncle and aunt left for the palace, Crown Prince took the advantage to seek Bella out. He have much to say to her.

Bella was turning fifteen soon. It was only two weeks away. Madam Cynthia asked her what she wanted for her birthday present. Bella wanted some new paints and paper. She wanted to draw some of the mountain views in the spring. Master Joseph was also going for some business within the palace, and Madam Cynthia thought it was a good idea to take the time to go out and get Bella her gift.

The Master and Madam have always treated her nicely and they always gifted her well on her birthday. She smiled as she couldn’t wait to receive her gifts.

Bella made her way to the water. The hot spring looked inviting, so Bella took off her dress and dipped her body into the water. She sighed as her body took in the warmth of the pool.

Crown Prince who found her that morning, had been spying on her. He saw her taking off her dress and dipping into the hot spring. He was admiring ho