Rose didn't sleep a wink after the crown prince returned to the room. She hated how she was aware of his presence—every turn, every deep breath, every movement—and no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't fall asleep.
She was glad when the sun rose. At least she no longer had to be in the same bed with him. He barely spoke to her and it was pretty awkward even as they headed for breakfast together.
Breakfast was uneventful, and the air seemed pretty tense. Rose didn't know much about Caius' plans, but he obviously planned to go after the bandits today.
Lady Deana had smiled at her as soon as she walked through the dining room doors, and Rose had curtsied in return before taking her seat. Conversation was non-existent. Caius and Rylen looked too serious to speak, and Lord Leopold didn't even try to start anything.
