Winter didn't get to see the remaining entertainment in the venue. She was dragged back to the room to change her dress.
A maid came in to inform her about the cancellation of the event. Apparently, the father of the rude girl she pinned down earlier is a man in a very high position and he made it very difficult for Prince to solve quickly.
Quite a few nobles in the kingdom had agreed to his petition to get rid of her. Prince would be out solving this for a while because the king haven't said anything except that he won't involve himself.
Winter curved her sparkling eyes adding a touch of mischievousness to her cold self and dismissed the maid.
'i will have a good sleep tonight'
She thought happily. If she wasn't sure Prince will be busy she won't sleep at all, after all this is his room and who knows what he might do anytime.
Even if she thought about that she didn't get a good sleep.
A recurring nightmare kept her awake till dawn. The picture became blurry once she woke up and eventually faded from her mind.
The maid from last night entered holding a basket of cloth.
"My lady" She bowed to Winter.
This one seem much better than the former sets of maids. She doesn't look respectful or disobedient, she looks more ..curious like a little animal snooping around the drawers.
"Mm" Winter nodded and went to take a bath herself. She came out all freshened up with a towel around her body.
A dress is placed in front of her. A black silky dress with woven colourful birds flying on it. A green scarf is placed beside it completed the set.
"I will look like a garden of black roses" Winter frowned.
She hates this dress! She don't know how Prince knew her favorite color is black, since the whole household wears white and she is provided with black dress, she knew he is just trying to cater to her unwanted needs.
She loves black and do occasionally wears dresses but she don't love the idea of wearing dresses daily like she has seen the girls passing by the window.
"Please change this dress, possibly to trousers"
The maid shook her head" am sorry, each day you are only provided with one outfit"
She replied neither with disdain or disgust not with respect.
She replied in a neutral voice.
Winter eyes turned cold. This place is no longer interesting. She has to get out of here!
The maid watched Winter with glowing eyes and slightly lowered her eyes. Her pupils flashed an orange light briefly and a smile lingered in them.
"Fine"
Winter's cold voice woke her up and she quickly looked up with expectation.
'its gone' she thought with disappointment.
Winter sensed the disappointment from the little maid and couldn't help but wonder.
'is she expecting me to fight?! Or did I bully her too much?!'
All of these were thought with a cold face.
The duo head to the dining room once done dressing.
Winter entered and the maid stood behind her.
"Greetings to his majesty" The maid bowed to the king who sat at the end of the dining table.
Winter of course just nodded and sat at her previous seat.
The king took in a deep breath and wondered why his son brought a living deity back!
The maid pursed her lips and went behind Winter not knowing whether to start serving her food since the king haven't began eating.
Winter didn't mind her hesitation, it is very normal. She directly took the bread provided making a good sandwich before proceeding to eat.
She had spilled her food last night and didn't get anymore, right now she is very hungry!
The silently fumed.
'i know we kidnapped you, but can please give us a little face?!'
"The crown prince might not come for breakfast" the king said.
His maid had began serving him, he can't lose face to a little girl.
"Mm" Winter hummed in response.
"He has to clean up last night incident and will take him hours" The king added.
" Are you blaming me?"
Winter lifted her cool and calm eyes from the breakfast and glanced at him briefly.
"What?! No!" The king grew flustered. He is blaming her deep down in his mind despite knowing the other girl involved is a troublemaker, her reputation in the kingdom isn't good and everyone knows that her father is her backer.
'does she have to be so high profile?!' the king blamed inwardly.
He is gradually handing over the power in the kingdom to his son, however those sly chiefs are hindering it trying to gain the largest benefits. That chief Ian had been the weak link among the chiefs that he had planned to use to penetrate but not he is gone because of this troublemaker in his house.
Of course he blamed her!!
"Okay" Winter said obediently and went back to her breakfast.
The king lowered his head starting to feel a little guilty, seeing her obedient look made him feel he had been to soft in dealing with her enemies that he had empowered. After all she will be his daughter in law soon. If he had provided her with guards instead of those useless maids then none of this would have happened.
"Am sorry" The king finally muttered.
"Okay" Winter replied indifferently further deepening the king's guilt.
At am angle no one could see her, she cracked a small smile.
'plan b on the way'
Prince entered and bowed to his father, Which the latter nodded. They locked eyes for a moment before he went to sit. Winter guessed they were communicating telepathically.
"How are you?" Prince sat beside her today leaving his designated seat beside the king.
"Good" Winter replied coolly. She wiped her mouth and stood up.
"Winter what you did yesterday don't do it again" Prince said still head down on his breakfast.
"Mm" Winter hummed in response.
"Am I clear?" He asked in a deep voice he clenched his fork tight showing white knuckles.
The chief's have placed a target on her back and he could barely protect against them. They had years of accumulating their powers and he only started a few years ago.
If they have one more leverage over her,she is gone!
Winter pursed her lips and sneered inwardly.
'did I asked to be brought here?! Does he expect me to bow?!'
"I have no obligation towards your kingdom and if such incident repeat itself...I will not hesitate to kill her"
A cold light flashed in her eyes as she talked. She turned and walked away.
Prince threw his cutleries away and few in that much needed air.
He has no words to refute her words!
He felt angry and majorly helpless!
As he silently fumed, he didn't notice the king who had shrunk back in his seat.
He had been feeling guilty towards Winter and has been looking at her since. The flash that went through her eyes didn't escape his. It made him feel threatened and scared. That flash sent shivers down his proud spine shrinking them.
His danger instinct told him to run, however his rationality suppressed that. But it wasn't effective and helpful that much since that fear still lingered in him and makes him uncomfortable.
But he was more confused than scared.
'i expected this but why am I still scared of it?'