Rose stood in front of what she could only assume was the crown prince's chambers. There were a handful of guards around the hallway and two stationed in front. They stared at her oddly, their eyes sharp beneath the glow of the torches lining the hallway. Rose held her breath as she waited for them to open the door.
Rose stepped forward hesitantly. She was alone; the maids had left her as soon as they had readied her. One of them had revealed they weren't allowed in the crown prince's wing except when given permission, so she had made most of the journey here alone. However, it didn't take her long to find the prince's chambers—the row of guards was enough indication.
