The Prince, second in line for the throne, had been gone for months exploring the world but everyone had said when he returned he would propose to her. No one believed he'd return with another woman, and he hadn't, but he also hadn't spoken to her since his return yesterday. She was a mix of confusion, he had changed since he'd gone on this trip but she didn't think he'd forget her or their promises while naked and laying in bed.
She took another bite of her food and glanced sideways at him. He looked so good in his royal finery. What she wouldn't give to be right there by his side, she glared at the woman he was conversing with before returning her gaze back to her plate. Moments later the sound of him tapping his fork against the water glass sounded through the room. When silence fell the Prince spoke.
"As you all know I've been gone for a while and on quite a long journey. I've seen many things along this journey but not once have my thoughts left home." His gaze lit upon her and her heart beat faster as her thighs moistened. "I've seen seen different ways of running places that I plan to bring to our kingdom here. As you know my father, The King encourages me run my court here as I please. I already have presented him, and my sister the future Queen, with some new business ideas which will be revealed to everyone soon. For now, know that I have the right path forward planned for our future. Mar" Her heart thudded when he called her named and gesture to her, her lips parted. Was this the moment? Was he going to declare her his future wife?? "Come here when you are done with your food."
With that the prince settled back into his seat while Mar blinked at him in confusion. Was he going to kick out someone else? There was no space beside him for her to sit. Knowing another bite would now be impossible with her nervous stomach she slowly got up. But he didn't say anything to anyone to move them, but you don't ignore the Prince. Hesitant and confused she took one step, then another while those around whispered and looked for gossip. Her heart thudded as she approached him, conscious of the mostly quiet hall full of whispers waiting to see what would happen.