Chapitre 25: A Kind Prince

“Prince Darius. I did not expect you to join us at this afternoon tea gathering,” Lady Regina said with evident surprise before she curtsied politely to the prince.

The other maids had bowed deeply to show their respect, and I quickly did the same before drawing even more trouble and unwanted attention to myself. However, it seemed like it was already too late for that. My body froze, and I didn’t dare look up when I felt the prince’s cold gaze land on me. Why is he staring at me like that?

“You’re bleeding…” the prince stated matter-of-factly.

“Oh…” I murmured as my eyes glanced up into his face.

My eyes met his cold grey eyes, and I was immediately overwhelmed by his presence. What am I supposed to say?