Aurora absent mildly strolled beside Ivo. It was apparent she paid the least attention to the First prince. Earlier today when he had relieved her of her duty at the kitchens and requested she joined him for a stroll, she had thought to decline but he was persistent and wouldn't hear of it.
When they entered his study, Ivo turned to her, "Okay. tell what has occupied your mind you barely heard a word I had said", he peered down at her intenty.
'Zander' "Um... it's nothing"
"You can't fool me, Aurora. I know something's on your mind. Something is bothering you, tell me and I'll kill it." His voice and the look in his eyes held so much intensity, Aurora almost flinched, she had this sudden feeling to flee. She certainly wasn't sure how he'd react if he knew who filled her thoughts.
