Mated To The Cruel Prince novel Chapter 307

Chapter 307: His Beloved

Lizy snuck out of the servant’s quarter after ensuring everyone had fallen asleep. They usually didn’t sleep this early but she had Rosalind to thank for making everyone scurry to their beds after that embarrassing incident. No one wanted to get caught a second time gossiping, especially when unaware of what punishment Rosalind would give them tomorrow.

Walking stealthily, Lizy was observant of her surroundings knowing that she shouldn’t be roaming the halls by this time of the night. Unlike the other time she snuck out to meet Queen Victoria, Lizy was on another mission this time. It was weird but Queen Victoria requested for Islinda’s belonging.

Lizy had no idea what the Queen intended to do with it but she mentioned something about reading Islinda’s fortune. She could not further question Queen Victoria, after all, she was merely a lowly servant following orders. All she had to do was steal Islinda’s personal belongings – the best would be what she put on her body.

The Fae needed to take one of the articles of clothing Islinda wore for the date before the servant came in the morning to clean up. Islinda would not realize any of it missing, she was treated like an esteemed guest, a princess, and had so many clothes than she could wear in her wardrobe. It was a weird mission, but Lizy had no choice.

Lizy was about to turn a corner when she smacked right into someone.

"Aww," She cried out, forgetting all about being subtle. She touched her forehead where she knocked into.... Rosalind. By the gods, she was caught.

"What in the —?!" Rosalind lifted her head, face red with anger and pain only for her eyes to widen in recognition, "You...." Her eyes narrowed in suspicion, "Why are you roaming around the hallway? It’s past your bedtime already?"

Lizy’s heart began to pound in her throat, what was she going to do? She hasn’t had much interaction with Rosalind unless it was work-related. The Fae kept to herself and she was pretty ostracized from her peers with the news of her being prince’s Aldric’s lover. While they claim to be ashamed of her association with the dark Fae prince, Lizy knew deep down the faeries were mostly jealous of her privilege.

"I couldn’t sleep," She added, "I didn’t gossip with the others and hoped I wouldn’t be punished alongside them." Lizy managed to drive off Rosalind’s suspicion. Only then was the Fae able to relax, lowering her guard a bit.

"If you didn’t do anything wrong, then you shouldn’t be bothered. Nor am I punishing them. People have the freedom to speak, even if their words are unkind, I’m not that petty nor do I care what I say." Rosalind told her, rubbing her forehead tiredly.

Lizy noticed the wine bottle in her hand, and cocked a brow at her, "You don’t seem to be able to sleep either, nor do I think the drink will help. You’d feel much worse in the morning with a hangover."

Rosalind shrugged, "Does the threat of a hangover ever stop anyone from drinking?" She stared at Lizy intensely only to offer, "Want to join me?"

Lizy thought about the idea and it didn’t sound so bad. Not to mention, if she turned down the offer, she would have to return to the sleeping quarters else Rosalind would find it suspicious she went the other way.

"Sure," She agreed.

That was how they settled on the balcony and had a drink late at night. At first, they drank in awkward silence until Lizy asked, "I know this is a private thing to ask, but have you and Aldric broken up for real or is he just enamored with his new female Islinda and when he’s done, the both of you get back together again? Is this a harem situation? I’m not really sure how that works."

Rosalind gave her a dirty look.

"His father has four wives, I wouldn’t be surprised if he goes down the same path," Lizy said defensively, looking out at the night sky. The cold breeze made her shiver and she wished she had put on extra clothing. Well, she did not exactly plan this moment.

Rosalind pinned her at the spot with an accusatory look, "Didn’t you say you didn’t gossip with the others?"

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