Rosalind's POV.The next day was unique as no one in the kitchen apart from Somei met my gaze. Umi and Gladheart were no longer in their corner. In fact, I couldn't see them at all.Somei took me to the section that dealt with deliveries at the edge of the kitchen. "You will work under Mia and Theresa from now on."I think those were the only words Somei said to me that entire day. Come to think of it, the entire kitchen was more silent than usual. Was it because of what Prince Cillian had done the day before?I smiled brightly at the new workers."Good day, I'm supposed to work under you."They ignored me then suddenly a tray was shoved in my hand. "Guard quarters, room twelve.""What?"It turns out it was a location. My new job was easy. Mia and Theresa would get trays together and once they were done with that, I was called to make the delivery. That was how the day went. I delivered so much food that my legs hurt. My partners didn't speak to me as I did all this. I also had to
Rosalind's POVWhen I returned to the kitchens, I was still rattled by what Prince Killian had just told me. So much so that it wasn't until Somei asked me the question for the second time that I heard her. Her voice was uncharacteristically harsh. "Where were you?" "I was making a delivery.""To the wrong room." She looked at me from head to toe and I suddenly patted my hair realizing how bedraggled I must look. My low ponytail was scattered from Prince Killian's fingers and my clothes weren't any better. "You must think because you know Prince Cillian you are above the law here but that isn't how it goes. You can't just slack off and go to your room to rest whenever you are tired."Thank goodness she thought that was what I had been doing. If she knew the truth about what I had been doing during work hours then…"Somei, I'm truly sorry and–"She interrupted my apology before I was finished, her face a mask of annoyance and indifference. "You will work for an extra hour after ev
Rosalind's POV. "Does it hurt?" I looked at Prince Cillian who was using ice on my partly swollen face. I couldn't believe he had been on his way to see me when he had intercepted the assault.I wondered what he had come to see me for so late then I flushed more. I didn't need to know. I didn't even want to know. He looked so handsome and good-looking this up close that it was dizzying. So dizzying that I didn't respond immediately. His close-shaven jawline was so smooth that it could cut glass and his cheekbones could have been that of a capital model. "Rosalind?" His hazel eyes met mine questioning. I flushed. I had forgotten to answer the question. "No, not really. It's mostly numb." It was. Only dull pricks still came from the area and I resisted the urge to touch it. I would heal fully later tonight or tomorrow morning due to the slow omega healing that I had. Prince Cillian didn't seem to buy my explanation."Then why are you wincing?"I'm not wincing. I'm trying to mov
Rosalind's POVIn case you were wondering, I slept in the bed after blushing for what felt like hours. Even though I had been reluctant about using the bed I was surprisingly comfortable and I had fallen asleep immediately my head touched the pillow as the stress of the day caught up with me.I had slept so deeply that Prince Cillian had gotten dressed, had a shower and even served me breakfast in bed. It was the scent of the food that had woken me up. "Prince Cillian."It was surreal. I was the one meant to be serving him but he was the one serving me.His hazel eyes sparkled with warmth and I was glad to see he didn't hold a grudge about last night. "Rosalind, good morning. I hope you had a good night's rest?""Good morning, I did." On his very comfortable bed, he had given up for me. Battling the warmness in my chest, I turned to leave the bed. "Thank you Prince Cillian for the breakfast and the bed but It's already late, I need to get to the kitchens." He caught my arm. "You
KILLIAN'S POV"Get lost."Her beautiful blue eyes widened with surprise as though she had been expecting something other than what I had told her. She lowered her gaze and bowed before leaving. I watched her against my will. She was irritating, aggravating, annoying and yet… yet there was just something about her that triggered me and my wolf.I went to get changed. The meeting had gone on for far longer than I thought it would. The council had seemed more on edge for some reason. I wondered what I was missing.I heard a knock on my door then Talon stepped in. He was my second and my most trusted person. As much as I trusted anyone really. I pulled on my shirt. "Have you delivered my warning?""Yes, Prince Killian. No one will touch her from now onwards.""Good."I had intended to send the girl out of our lives by making life difficult for her. After all, she was here to make her life easier by shacking up with Cillian. I did not doubt that she had given some sob story and convinc
Rosalind's POVIf I saw one more underwear, I would lose it.I had been cleaning for almost one full week now and Riara was still good to me. She didn't make my life difficult even if she was strict about whatever work I did for her. Prince Cillian was still teaching me and I had proven to be an adept learner. In two weeks max, I would be able to take in my assistant duties fully.And while Prince Cillian and I still had one or two heated moments, like the time when I had fallen off a chair while trying to shelve something and he had caught me bridal style and instead of him dropping me, we had stayed suspended staring at each other and when he had finally dropped me, the movement of his hand over my body had undone me so much that I needed the entire afternoon to cool down. We have stayed strong and we weren't letting our emotions get the better of us. Life was good which was why Prince Killian had to ruin it naturally because Goddess forbid I have a breather. It was like every o
Rosalind's POVSomething had changed between Prince Cillian and me since that day. Even if we didn't end up going all the way because this time I stopped him. "I'm not ready for that yet."I had been more than a little bit horny, my thighs drenched with arousal as I spoke. Prince Cillian had released a low groan and I could feel his arousal against my belly. I had no idea why I was stopping this. How could I want him so much yet want to stop because it didn't feel 'right' just yet? I had no idea and I wasn't even going to bother thinking too much about it. Perhaps I was just scared of losing my virginity. "We don't need to." Prince Cillian dropped a kiss on my lips before moving off me. We laid next to each other catching our breaths and he held my hand. I looked at him only to discover he was looking at me already. We smiled uncertainly at each other. "So what happens now?" I asked him"I have no idea. I didn't intend to start having feelings for you, Rosalind." He raised my h
Killian's POVMy eyes tracked the up-and-down movement of Rosalind's chest as she flushed a beautiful pink. Her voice was weak and reedy so obviously turned on out of her mind. "You are sick."I raised my eyebrow questioningly. "Am I or are you?"Rosalind wrapped her hand around herself as though that would be able to shield her from my words and her icy blue eyes met mine. I was surprised to see anger wed to resolve there. I had been so sure that I had broken her. It would seem like I was about to be pleasantly surprised. "Look Prince Killian, since I got here, you have been making my life a living hell."She gathered her breath before continuing as she fought back tears that looked fascinatingly real to me. She was a good actress."I have endured and I have done my best to make you understand that I am not a gold digger that wants to exploit your brother."A tear fell despite her obvious efforts and she wiped at it furiously as though it would negate the fact that I had seen it d