The doors opened wide, held by two guards on both sides. The steward walked into the room first, and shortly thereafter, the crown prince walked right in, and behind him were a few servants. The steward was saying something to the crown prince as they walked into the room.
As soon as all of them were in the room, the guards quickly closed the door. The sound of the door closing snapped Rose out of the fear she felt, the one that made her stomach twist so hard, she thought she might buckle over. She was almost grateful she didn't finish her dinner.
It was hard to snap out of the terror she felt, but she had to pay her respects. She couldn't dare anger the crown prince before they even began. She hadn't even thanked him for the coat. She would have to find an opportunity to do that. She didn't want him to think she was ungrateful. She bent her knees and bowed her head as she stood in the corner. She didn't open her mouth to speak. She knew better.
"Leave us," the crown prince said.
