“It is indeed getting late. Can you do me the favor of accepting the letter in my place and bringing it to me here?” I asked.
“Sure, My Lady. Please…wait for a moment,” the young maid said before bowing politely and leaving the room.
I had been so focused with Darius since he came back from the war that I had completely forgotten the promise that I made to have a meal with Prince Ryan. Darius was surely against it, and I knew that. However, I had given my word and it wasn’t like I could back away from Prince Ryan’s invitation. Perhaps the best way is to somehow sneak off to meet him without Darius finding out.
I sighed at the limited options available to me. If I told Darius, a fight would break out for sure and there was no way that he would allow me to keep my end of the bargain wi
