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Out Of Place
I stepped from the car with a sense of trepidation, my heart pounding as I waited for some sign of the Prince’s presence.
Surely, I thought, he would come to greet me, to personally welcome me into this new chapter of my life. But as I stood there, my gaze sweeping the opulent surroundings, it was not the Prince who came to me. A maid, her demeanor demure and her dress of simple yet elegant fabric, approached with a deep curtsy. "My lady Seraphina," the maid intoned softly, her voice respectful yet distant, "I am here to escort you to your chambers. His Highness has instructed that you are to be shown to your quarters and made comfortable. He shall summon you when the time is right." The maid’s words, though spoken with courtesy, brought with them a sense of disappointment that I could not entirely dispel. I had anticipated a more personal greeting, perhaps even a moment to converse with the Prince, to better understandRelated chapters
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