The journey to the south began, the Prince was in the front leading the way while Rose and Yvine were in the middle.
- Miss Rose, you look very distracted, are you okay?
- I'm fine, I was just thinking about something.
Since their conversation yesterday, Yvine felt that Rose was hiding something from her.
" Did she remember something and pretend not to, or did she encounter a real werewolf? I need to keep a closer eye on her to know the truth because if she saw one, that will be very bad news"
They traveled for the first three days through a big forest. At sunset, they settled their tents to eat and to take some rest. Yvine kept following Rose like a lost puppy, while the Prince seemed very distant.
" After saying that he owns me, he is now avoiding me, fine, I will watch him from afar. We are still in the beginning, I won't act rashly"
- I'm enjoying this trip, don't you miss, Rose? Said Yvine with a big smile on her face
" How could I enjoy it when you kept following me even in my dreams"
- I need to take a bath
- Oh, I know a lake near this place, we can go tog...
- No, I want to go alone, you must stay here and serve dinner to the knights.
- But, it is dark, what if something happens to you?
- Don't worry, it will be quick, just don't let anyone come near the lake until I'm done.
- Alright, count on me
" Finally! I can spend some time alone"
Rose went to the lake, she followed Yvine's directions until she found it.
" This place is so beautiful, I'm glad to come here"
The stars' lights were reflected on the water surface which was slightly disturbed by a small waterfall.
She took off her clothes immediately and went into the freshwater. The place was so charming that she lost all sense of time. Meanwhile, Yvine started getting worried about her, and the prince noticed her absence.
- Where is she?
- Who ...Who are you asking about?
- Did we have another "she" beside you and Rose?
- Oh, Rose... she will be back soon.
- That wasn't my question.
Yvine lowered her voice:
- She..she went to take a bath, I will go to search for her.
- Wait, stay here, I will go.
- NO, YOU CAN'T?
Hans glared at her with his scary eyes:
- If something happened to her, will you take responsibility?
- I...I understand.
" Well, it is her fault for being late. I can't prevent the Prince from going. I just hope she comes back safely"
Hans went to the lake where Rose was still swimming. Although, only her head was shown, but any passersby can guess that a lonely woman is swimming there.
" She didn't even make the effort to hide her clothes"
- MISS ROSE, HOW MUCH DO YOU INTEND TO KEEP SWIMMING? I WANT TO TAKE A BATH TOO. Screamed The Prince.
As soon as she heard his voice, Rose panicked and tried to hide.
- I...I FINISHED. I'M GOING TO GET OUT OF THE WATER, PLEASE GO SO I CAN GET DRESSED.
- I DON'T WANT TO.
- WHAT?
- I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR SO LONG, I'M GOING IN....NOW.
Replied Hans while taking off his clothes.