‘Just how is it you failed to mention you are acquainted with Miss Delecourt?’ Prince Rhydien questions me outside the grand hall. I stand there sullenly, refusing to answer. How dare he make a scene like that! He had practically dragged me by the wrist when I introduced Marni, although it would seem no introduction needed to be made when he gave her a curt nod. Gossip ensued around us as we exited through a side door, voices murmuring suspicions of some illicit tryst taking place in the broom cupboard. I thought he was supposed to be salvaging my reputation not tarnishing it with rumours of untoward behaviour!
Finding a secluded drawing room, the prince and I are at a stalemate. I had been told to stay close to him and yet he hadn’t said why. Right now it didn’t feel like a good idea to
