Chapter 9 Getting Personal with the Prince

What… just happened?

I followed along behind the king as he headed back toward the palace, seeing as though I seemed to have no choice.

I was still in shock anyway-I was to be Prince Theo’s personal attendant?

The python slithered along but stayed back from the king as if he knew that the older gentleman wasn’t a fan of his and didn’ t want to get in trouble.

Behind me, Prince Theo’s demeanor was even colder. It was quite clear to me that he was not happy with this arrangement, but he seemed every bit as trapped as I was.

When I caught Prince Theo’s eyes, he glared at me and then focused on his pet snake. Was he holding the python accountable for this particular situation?

Perceval slunk to the other side of me, placing my body between himself and his master. He could tell that the prince was angry with him. Poor snake, how was he supposed to know that his master loathed me?

Ahead of us, the king’s Beta was waiting. Xavier looked at me with a questioning expression on his face. The king filled him in. “This girl is the prince’s new personal attendant. See to it that she is moved into the small chambers next to Prince Theo’s room by the end of the day.”

“Of course, Your Majesty,” the Beta said, and I could tell he was in shock. Perhaps it was my disheveled appearance that was causing him to be so flustered.

Then King Sebastian turned to look at me, and I lowered my eyes in respect. “If you serve your prince well, you can be rewarded, so do a fine job, young lady.”

“Yes, Your Majesty,” I said without looking up at him, but I could tell he had walked away

As we exited the courtyard, I couldn’t help but look back over my shoulder. I would miss the animals. Pete-I meant,

Perceval-slithered over to me, and I bent down to stroke his head, hoping I’d get to come back here someday.

Theo stormed off without another word to any of us, entering the castle through the closest door and slamming it behind him so violently, the glass in the panes near the top rattled.

My heart shook as well. I’d much rather spend my time with the wild beasts I understood than tend to the cold, callous prince.

Beta Xavier nodded to me. “Let’s return to the other ladies.”

I followed him back to our dormitory, and as we approached, I could hear chatter among the girls about a journey through perilous conditions.

“Ladies!” Beta Xavier intoned to get their attention. “May | have your attention?”

Everyone quieted, and those who had been sitting in the nearby lounge came out into the open space near our section

of the hallway; others were still spilling from their rooms.

as his personal attendant. I should hope you will all see her as a role

he turned and tipped his head to me. remember how

I nodded.

“Do you

you go… take

congratulating me, but the majority of them

running over to me. She started to wrap her arms around me, but

don’t hug me. I’ve been with the animals, and I smell awful. I wouldn’t want to get

my request. “You’re so brave, Ciana. The other girls were just discussing how they might go

contest out of trying to get

have to go there? I just wanted to slap myself in

don’t look so happy,”

sigh, I said,

Ciana, now that you’re Prince Theo’s attendant, you’ll have more freedom in the castle. That should give you some comfort,

or I could comment, a loud, rude voice filtered over Brook’s shoulder. “Well, if it isn’t that nasty bitch who always

eyes at her but held myself back from doing anything else.

the prince now, he’s sure to discover quickly you’re nothing but

started to build up within me. I took a few deep

and those girls walked over to my assigned luggage slot

the whole room could hear. “Look at her! What a shame she is! I can’t

reminded myself over

on the ground, but Sophia’s followers

I immediately dashed over

She was slightly

her hideous behavior! Taunting me

continued to taunt me. “So what now? Why don’t you tell us how disgusting you…” she paused,

Slap!

echoed in the room,

of seconds to catch up with what had

“You…” her voice trembled.

what?” I narrowed my

fight back and I caught her striking

advantage of it. I’d seen enough bullies in my day to know that they’d back off when someone stood up to them. To protect Brook, I knew what I had

be very difficult for someone like you to accept that my actions have

measure I used, it worked. I’m sure you’re jealous and unhappy that you weren’t picked. But… really, what can you do about it? By the way, I’m not that forgiving, and like

and fear lighted Sophia’s eyes as she glared at me. “You…” Her whole body was trembling, and finally, I heard her shout, “You just wait, you cunt! You haven’t seen half

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