Lurking Danger

Desmond seems to consider my words. By that time the desserts had started to taste sour in my mouth instead of sweet because I had lost all of my appetite. The prince’s gray eyes focused on me just as I placed my utensils down.

“Don't you feel that something has changed around you?” Desmond asked as he stared directly at my face from across the dining table.

I wasn't sure what he was referring to so I replied by shaking my head from side to side. In truth it would be more accurate to say that there were so many changes that had happened around me that I wasn't even sure which change he was exactly referring to.

“You’ve caused quite a bit of trouble as of late. I'm sure that your parents aren't so pleased about it, not to talk about a few other people,” the prince commented before grinning wryly my way.

I felt my core tightened as a disturbing feeling swirled around in my belly at his words.

“I don't know what you're talking about,” I denied although I didn't sound so convincing.