Chapter 201

Sabrina’s POV:

“Do you like it?” Caldan asked, his eyes peeking at me from under his long lashes.

I nodded, pressing my lips tightly together. Dear heavens this is the most delicious cake I’ve ever had in my life. The flavors are like an explosion on my tongue, and it’s taking a lot of my self control not to moan in delight.

Don’t do that Sabrina, that’s weird.

But the whole day has been weird. Caldan asked me to dinner as opposed to the usual evening walk we took. I was shocked, really. But I didn’t say no. He took me to the rose garden rooftop which I had learned earlier belonged to lady Nifra, “She doesn’t know we’re here,” Caldan had whispered to me. “As long as we don’t hurt her precious roses, we’ll be fine.”

I made a mental note to not even harm a single leaf on the roses. They looked lovely, and in the evening sun they looked even lovelier. There was a table laid out with mouthwatering dishes that made me realize how hungry I was. Everything tasted divine.

But nothing compared to the dessert.

“It’s good,” I said once I had composed myself enough to speak. It’s really good, whoever made this deserves to

chef.

Caldan chuckled, his head dipped low. “That’s because the royal chef made it.”

My eyes went wide. “What?! The royal….for me?”

“Yes, for you,” He said with a smile. “You said you liked chocolate!

“I said that only once, and it was a mere passing remark. You remembered it?”

be the royal

He nodded, picking up his wineglass and taking a delicate sip of the red liquid. “I can tell when things are said as a joke and when they aren’t.

Calm down my heart. Calm down. It’s not a big deal that he remembered, you remember small details too.

I looked at the plate of half eaten chocolate cake, and my stomach twisted. Did I deserve this? A dessert made by the royal

chef?

“Rina Caldan called. “I know what you’re thinking right now, and all want to say is yes,”

I looked at him and smiled. “How do you know what I’m thinking?”

“You’re thinking about how amazing the cake is, and you want a second serving.”

I laughed softly. I do want seconds, yes. So I’d say you’re right on the money.”

I ate more of the cake. It’s so good I could cry.

“Don’t you want some wine? Caldan asked,

“No. I can’t risk getting drunk”

I’m a terrible drunk. Memories from the last time alcohol touched my lips flashed through my mind and I shuddered. I had banished those memories to the deepest darkest part of my mind, and with them I had learned to never taste alcohol again.

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“Tell me, did you have a good day today? Caldan asked, sipping more of his wine.

“You don’t like cake?” I asked, noticing he hadn’t touched his except for a very tiny bite.

He said

heart went badum.

my cheeks. Damn him and

kind of you,” I said.

“Sabrina!”

was fuming, her brows pressed down together a she stormed over to us.

lady Nifra: 4–said.

me.” She said curtly and turned to

her head to him, her glare increasing in intensity. “Come on Nifra

grabbed his hand and threw it off her. “You and I are going to talk about this,

sent for Rina.”

became sour. What the actually fuck?! What does he want from me again?! Why?! Why can’t he just let me suffer in peace?! Lady Nifra turned

darker shade of blue like the sky before a bad storm. I guess

“Sir Caldan, I called making him turn to me.

fine Kina,” He said and smiled. “Ill see you

too. “Goodnight.”

to glance at lady Nifra and she had a disgusted look on her

garden,” I said, trying to start

at me over her shoulder. Thank you”

want from me?”

You’ll find

enough” She said.

That doesn’t mean anything

he doesn’t fit the aesthetis of

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looking

one thing was for sure -Everything was pure luxury. She took me deeper

that cleaned this place. I felt sorry for

led me to the

seen the black garden filled with dark plants in their various shades of blue, purple and dark red, but this garden was filled with pink plants. A strange perfume hung in the air, carried with the night breeze.

the garden was his

man, but somehow I didn’t expect him to be this huge. He

forced me to bow too, which I thought was pointless

to scoff. “Your Majesty,” I

may leave now.” He said without turning

flashed me a stern look that screamed “behave.” Then she turned and left.

in my life. Yet there’s an abundance of them here. They smell different. Girly, and sweet. like soft vanilla and a

doing

even care?

that chocolate cake, I should have finished it and taken a second plate. Who knows when next I’ll have such a treat Should I pluck a rose form here? They’re so pretty.

you

I turned to him, he still hasn’t turned. “Tm

red. “Nifra has informed ine

does he

in my belly, mingled with

sir Caldan. And as for my duties, I

to the tree,

behind and go for whatever it is you believe

walks, your majesty. I fail to see the harm in that. And can’t

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stopped flowing

It felt like even the flowers stopped giving their sweet perfume. The air felt charged, stagnant, even the plants holding their breaths. I held

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