Mated To The Cruel Prince novel Chapter 255

Chapter 255: Fallen For Him

Rosalind did not talk to her on their way to the dining room and she had a feeling it had to do with the presence of the other Fae. Or her fears that the walls have ears. Islinda could not understand why she was suddenly scared of Rosalind, perhaps it might have to do with the fact she was a constant reminder of the impending plan. A plan that could spell her doom or a chance for a better future. She was nervous.

Islinda could not eat much due to the knot in her belly. It was no coincidence that Rosalind was the one to take her to the dining when she hadn’t seen her in days aside from the note she sent to announce her return. One thing was for sure, the Fae was beginning to get impatient.

Islinda wondered whether to question her reluctance to push through with the plan. Of course, Aldric was not around. However, Islinda knew deep down she would have Aldric back here in the twinkle of an eye if she really wanted to. So, why hadn’t she done that yet?

"Is the food not up to your taste, my lady?" The other Fae asked with a bit of concern, having spotted her picking on the food.

"Of course, it is," Islinda filled her mouth with a spoonful just to please her. With Aldric’s absence, there was no array of servants to take care of even his smallest of needs. It was just Rosalind and the Fae and the hall felt a lot lonelier.

"Maybe," Islinda said, "I might have a bigger appetite if I’m served in my living room and not this lifeless dining hall that could serve my whole village back in the human realm."

"What?" The Fae looked uncomfortable with that idea. She said, "Excuse me, my lady, but Prince Aldric decides to have you dine formally even in his absence -"

Islinda lowered her spoon onto the ceramic, the loud clicking gesture echoed loudly across the room and interrupted the Fae.

"Aldric this. Aldric that. You should have called me a prisoner instead of a guest, that would have been much more appropriate and remind me of my place."

"No, my lady, that’s not -"

"Lady Islinda would have her meal served in her room until Prince Aldric returns," Rosalind said, finally stepping in.

She protested, "But Aurelia -"

"Would not appreciate lady Islinda starving and unable to eat due to the lack of appetite, would she?"

The Fae looked at her conflicted and Islinda saw the moment she gave up the fight.

"No, she wouldn’t." She finally answered, head lowered in defeat.

"Good. I would speak to Aurelia if you’re too scared..." She paused, "No, leave everything to me, I’ll handle it all.."

Islinda knew hierarchy existed among the servants and that Aurelia was the head, but it didn’t hit her that Rosalind had power too. Also, did she just stand up for her?

Verify captcha to read the contentVerify