The Hunt

An hour has passed and Captain Theobarlt is still standing in front of the door of the First Princess’ room. He was in doubt whether to knock now or later as the Princess did not specify a specific time he would make his report. What is even troubling him is that the First Princess maids and even Alluka were sent to the Princess’ palace grounds so he could come alone to the next floor where her room is located.

He admits that he is nervous of meeting the First Princess in such a private way for the first time. And how should the people react if they heard that the Princess called him in her chambers at night? Wouldn’t he anger the heir of the Garrett family, the Princess’ lover?

He raised his hand to knock but it seems like his hands could not make it. However, the door suddenly opens and his eyes widened upon meeting the Princess’ morganite eyes.

“You have been there for an hour.”

He was lost in thought for a second because her beauty is not enough for the word ‘beautiful’ as it is