ARIA’S POV The wait felt endless. My patience was quickly running out, especially since all I had to look at was the white space. I was like a speck of dust on the plane. “She's sleeping. I'll come back,” “No! I'm up! I'm up!” I didn't hear him walk in. I had dozed off, but luckily his thunderous voice had me on my feet in no time. He smiled. “Would you like them to bring you something to eat, or join the family for dinner?” He probed. “How about we pace back a little. Maybe, let me do the questioning?” I raised my shoulders. “Princes don't get questioned. I was being generous asking you questions. We give orders.” He replied with a straight face, “Go freshen up, you'll join the family for dinner,” he turned to leave. His voice made it impossible to argue with him. “Wait!” I call

