AriaAria wasn't worried about the elders telling Prince Zane the truth about her relationship with General Caldwell, because he already knew the truth. She was worried about King Kaida finding out. If he found out about her involvement with General Caldwell before his death, he was going to see her as a betrayal because she didn't respect the deal she made with him. Aria couldn't make any excuse in front of King Kaida. Telling him that General Caldwell was her mate wasn't enough to justify her actions. "Let me see your other hand." Erika requested.Aria raised her hand, and Erika adjusted the helm of her sleeve. Aria couldn't understand why there was any need for Erika to arrange her dress when it was just a nightgown. "Are you still thinking about the death of the late General Caldwell, my lady?" Erika asked as she continued working. "It has been almost a month since that man died, I advise you to forget about him and everything that has to do with him, most especially General Rad

Aria"Are you even listening to me?" Aria asked, she was starting to feel frustrated with Prince Zane's behavior. Aria had expected something from him, like a disappointing look, along with words he could use to remind her of her place in Esterial, but she got nothing from Prince Zane. he listened to her but his lack of response was annoying. "why are you telling me all this?" Prince Zane asks. "I thought this was going to be something like your illicit relationship with the late General Caldwell. something you plan to hide from me forever." from his tone, Aria could tell already that she wasted her time worrying about what Prince Zane would do once he knew the truth. he was already aware of the truth. of course, he was watching her in secret. even though he couldn't see, he had Aidan and Nadia by his side, they were his eyes hidden deep in the shadows. no one knew that they were there unless they decided to reveal themselves. "Are you telling me the truth because you want my help

AriaPrince Zane was the first person to exit the meeting room. Aria was relieved to see him. Acting like a good fiance who was desperate to see Prince Zane because she missed him was harder than she thought. Prince Zane had been in the council room for so long that Aria was starting to wish she had a chair to sit down on, her feet were starting to hurt. "Lady Aria. I would be putting your efforts to waste if I just walked away from you without caring. How long have you been waiting for me?" Prince Zane asks, "But then again even if walk past you I'm sure that no one will blame me for it, I'm blind, so it's understandable that I didn't see you." Aria didn't know if Prince Zane was trying to make a joke or irritate her. He was blind, not stupid. Prince Zane was too smart for his good. "my prince you are blind, not deaf. I could always call out to you." Aria said as she bowed before him. She kept her voice low so that others couldn't hear her rude words. Aria had to chase Erika awa

AriaEver since the elders' request, Aria had been spending more time with Prince Zane. She had been missing Lady Brunhilda's lessons just to show her dedication to the mission that was given to her. "why do I feel as though what I'm doing bores you." Prince Zane asks. Aidan was reading a document to him while Aria stared at a plain wall. "if you want I can call for that maid of yours to come and keep you company."no!" Aria shouted quickly even though, that was what she wanted. Erika always had a nice tale to tell her whenever she was bored. although Erika's tale was always about the latest gossip in the palace, even though Aria did not know who was involved, she always found the story entertaining. "I'm not bored, trust me." Aidan gave Aria a look that said that no one was convinced and to top it off, Prince Zane could tell that she was lying. Aria keeps forgetting that with him, there is no way to lie. "stayed outside and guard the door with Nadia." Prince Zane instructed Aidan

Aria"Have you been spending time with Lady Brunhilda?" Aria asks Erika. "No my lady, but if you are worried about all the lessons you have been missing because of the time you have been spending with Prince Zane, don't worry about it, Lady Brunhilda is aware, and I don't think she minds. if anything, she is happy to take a break from lectures." Aria wondered if Erika's words were true. The Lady Brunhilda she knew was not a slacker. but maybe she was tired of teaching. Lady Brunhilda had been wasting her time, putting so much effort into her only because she thought Aria was going to marry Prince Zane one day. how long had Aria been in Esterial? She was sure that it had been close to a year. "we will be going to Lady Brunhilda's lessons today," Aria told Erika.Prince Zane had put his plans into action, Aria no longer had any reasons to follow him around anymore. "my Lady, you aren't spending the day with Prince Zane?" Erika asks, her hands stop braiding Aria's hair.Aria nodded,