Chapter 37 - Blade

A low growl left my mouth when I heard the knock on my bedroom door. I had just been getting comfortable when that stupid knock ruined it all.

Getting out of bed, I walked toward the door and opened it slightly to see who it was. To my surprise, it was Prince Luke standing at the door. "Your highness? How may I help you? Do you need anything?" I asked and opened the door a little wider so I can be in his view.

"My apologies Lord Blade, for showing up at such an hour but I wanted to mention something!" he said. "Could I come inside and talk?" he asked which made me freeze.

"Uhm..." I trailed off, unsure of how to reply. I turned around to glance at Flora who was now sitting upright in bed.

"Am I interrupting something?" Prince Luke asked.

"N-no! Don't worry!" I immediately replied and stepped out of the room. "We can talk in my study!" I said and gestured toward the door to my right.

Prince Luke nodded and said, "I also need to have a word with your mistress. So if you can ask her to