Prince Zhao stood atop the castle’s roof, the cool night breeze caressing his face. The city lights twinkled below, a mesmerizing sight that was usually his favorite, yet Zhao felt utterly disconnected from it. like he could only stare at those twinkling lights without ever reaching them.Sighing, he rose from his perch, his movements fluid and graceful as he approached the railings. He was tired of feeling like the male version of Rapunzel, locked into this fucking castle, away from the vibrancy of life that pulsed beyond the palace walls. Zhao wanted more but the king was the most paranoid being he knew yet no one knew past the confident fatherly front the King of Sylvia put up. To everyone, his father was the all-powerful Lycan King of the South who never got his feathers ruffled, but only his sons knew of his paranoia. He believed if any member of the Royal Family left the castle, then the golden seal would be stolen, which couldn’t be further from the truth. Zhao was confident th
The man who was a minute from ending his life kept staring at Savannah with a strange, amused expression, making her cheeks heat. Should he be someone she should have known? A wave of embarrassment washed over her at her stupidity. He must think she was an idiot if he was an important member of the Royal Family and she was asking him who he was.Flustered, Savannah moved back a little from him, gulping when he closed the distance between them in a single stride. His face was shrouded by the darkness in this area of the rooftop so she couldn’t exactly see his face, but goddamn, he smelt nice. So nice, she had to dig her fingers into her palm to stop herself from leaning closer to catch a whiff of that earthy scent. His close proximity was making her sweat and stammer like a foolish teenage girl and she didn’t want to embarrass herself further. So she tried to move back again and he followed.She felt his breath on her neck, sending shivers down her spine. He was so close, so close, she
“He was the one who came onto me,” Savannah explained, her brows furrowed at the accusation in Stephanie’s voice. “I swear I didn’t do anything.”Stephanie let out a long sigh and nodded, closing her eyes as she rested her head back on the wall. “Prince Gareth is like that. Remember what I told you about his flirting with everyone…well, don’t take his flirtations seriously.”Savannah pursed her lips but remained silent. She didn’t bother asking Stephanie about Jess’s obsession with the prince. Stephanie seemed skittish anyway, so she might not tell her the truth.Forcing out a laugh, Savannah patted her shoulder. “Trust me, I don’t care about any of that. I am just here to work.” Then after a while, she added with a sly grin, “He might be good looking though…”Stephanie jerked up at that and her expression flashed with…irritation? Savannah wasn’t sure but she quickly added. “He might be good-looking but is he is not my type at all.”Stephanie’s brow shot up and she grumbled. “Yeah he
Seeing the soup stain on her dress, Savannah sighed and left the kitchen. She had to change her dress for a new one and Savannah didn't exactly go on a shopping spree before coming to Sylvia.Luckily, Kristen met her on the way to the suite and wordlessly took her into her own room. Silently, Savannah watched how the woman handed her two maid's uniform."Thank you." Savannah said with a crooked smile which Kristen waved off."Just be careful." The woman said and was gone before Savannah could say anything else.Well, she couldn't remain in Kristen's room either so she quickly exited too and changed into one of the dresses, neatly folding the other into the wardrobe.The rest of the day went in a daze and everything seemed out of focus, as though the entire world was tilted towards something. Savannah couldn't quite decipher what it was but she was ecstatic when night time drew close. Just like the other night, she waited till everyone had slept and snuck her way up to the rooftop. On
Seeing the soup stain on her dress, Savannah sighed and left the kitchen. She had to change her dress for a new one and Savannah didn't exactly go on a shopping spree before coming to Sylvia.Luckily, Kristen met her on the way to the suite and wordlessly took her into her own room. Silently, Savannah watched how the woman handed her two maid's uniform."Thank you." Savannah said with a crooked smile which Kristen waved off."Just be careful." The woman said and was gone before Savannah could say anything else.Well, she couldn't remain in Kristen's room either so she quickly exited too and changed into one of the dresses, neatly folding the other into the wardrobe.The rest of the day went in a daze and everything seemed out of focus, as though the entire world was tilted towards something. Savannah couldn't quite decipher what it was but she was ecstatic when night time drew close. Just like the other night, she waited till everyone had slept and snuck her way up to the rooftop. On
The morning sun streamed through the window, casting long shadows across the pristine floor of Prince Gareth's room. Stephanie, her hands moving deftly over the dresser, carefully dusted each delicate porcelain figurine, her mind wandering back to the day she first arrived at the palace.She had been a mere girl then, wide-eyed and naive, her heart aflutter with a mix of excitement and trepidation. The towering walls of the palace had seemed like an impenetrable fortress, and the grandeur of the royal family had intimidated her. But amidst the opulence and splendor, it was the first Prince who had captured her attention.His handsome face, framed by dark, tousled hair, had held her gaze, his piercing blue eyes seeming to see straight through her soul. She had been drawn to his loud intensity, the aura of seduction that surrounded him. But she knew her place, knew that she was just a maid, a servant in the grand scheme of things.As she grew older, her admiration for Gareth transformed
His eyes sparkled with excitement as he listened to Savanna's praise, her words like a melody to his ears."I can't believe you're so talented," she exclaimed, her voice filled with awe. "Your painting is absolutely stunning."Abel's chest swelled with pride. He had always been shy about his work, unsure of how others would perceive it, especially after the dismissal from his father. But the girl's genuine appreciation was like a balm to his soul. Not caring if he sounded like a giddy schoolboy, he gestured animatedly as he explained his technique, his voice brimming with passion."I love the way you capture the light and shadows," Savanna interjected, her eyes fixed on a vibrant landscape painting. "It's like I'm standing right there, in the middle of the scene."Abel beamed, his heart pounding with delight. He had never felt so appreciated, so understood. Savanna's words were like a warm embrace, enveloping him in a comforting aura. "You should paint me," Savanna suggested playfull
Stephanie had a bright smile on her face throughout the day. She could not stop thinking about the interaction she had with Reed the previous day She thought that he never noticed her and that she was just another one of the many maids in the palace but she could tell now that she was wrong. He really did notice her!!Did that mean there was a chance of something happening between them? She never dared to think about being with him before because she was sure that he'd never give her a second look. She was nothing more than a maid after all. She did her best to keep her feelings hidden from him but if there was a chance he did see her, she was ready to give it her all so they could be together.She was thinking about all of this and fantasizing about being with Gareth so she did not pay attention to what she was doing. "Stephanie! What do you think you're doing? Concentrate! We need to get the royal family's meal ready soon!" Jess yelled at Stephanie. Stephanie who was busy fanta