Rose was not even surprised when, moments later, her room was invaded by the Crown Prince. She jerked under the covers at his interruption and slowly turned to look at him. He wore a deep frown and a serious expression as he barged into her room as though he owned the place, ironically, he did.
"Your Majesty," Rose called, faking her surprise as she slowly moved to a sitting position while pretending to be slowly getting out of bed, half expecting Caius to stop her.
He didn't.
Rose internally swore as she had to completely get out of bed to curtsy to him while he slowly approached her. She acted as though it was slightly difficult to stand, but Rose didn't overdo it; she knew Caius would notice the slightest change.
"Thomas says you are ill," he said as he stopped right in front of her.
