Sinderella 13

KIERAN

Erik was pacing around on the high table as he moved up and down checking the entrance. I narrowed my eyes at him and signaled for him to come to me.

"Why are you so restless?" I asked him.

His eyes enlarged in shock as if I asked the dumbest question. "How can you ask me that?"

"What?" I shrugged utterly confused at what he was trying to imply

He slapped a hand to his face and turned to stare me straight in the eyes. "I am waiting for your special maiden to arrive! I have to be on alert! Other lords might get her before we do!"

I released a laugh, causing other lords at the table to stare our way.

"What makes you think that? I have the right to make the first choice before any of these blokes!" I whispered and Erik smirked

"I still have to be on alert!" He said and walked back to his position.

I laughed and settled back in my seat.

A lot of maidens had dropped in and I have even danced with a few but none was the maiden from the market.

They were all beautiful but none affect