165 Blood

The silence of the Clovious Castle was interrupted by the sound of Lucinia's footsteps that echoed as she walked towards the empty halls that led her towards the dining room. 

*CRASH*

"Hm?" Lucinia stopped walking and turned towards the older man who stood stiffly a few feet away from her. "You broke our dinnerware."

"I— Your highness… you— " the old man stuttered as she looked at the stunning woman wearing a red gown. "Your highness…"

"Speak," she said softly. Lucinia had always been soft-spoken and gentle. She was planning to use this trait to avoid the suspicion of everyone.

"Are you— Are you going to visit the prince's abode wearing — "