Chapter Nine
Roderick had Princess Margareta summoned from her private bedroom. She barely looked put together, which was strange for the princess, but Roderick attributed that to the series of attacks including the one on her life.
“I heard that you were attacked as well,” he greeted her.
She frowned at him, not even bothering to glare. “I survived, in case you were wondering.”
He ignored her sarcasm. “What happened? I was not given any details.”
“Some…commoner shot at me. He missed. Killed a footman. I was saved by my bodyguard.”
“I’m glad to hear that,” he said truthfully.
She doubted him for just a second. “Is it as bad as I’ve heard? There are rumors of many deaths…”
“Yes. My brother and too many cousins and relations to think about.”
“I…I see.”
“Father has ordered me to per
