Eldranth's Secrets 8
Eve pondered how the Prince had managed to incite these people. Maximilian seemed sociable enough, yet at this moment, Eve wondered why these individuals sought to harm his wife. What was their motive?
However, she realized that sitting here and pondering would not benefit her. Instead, she needed to act.
So, she resolved to follow the script. She walked toward the bed and lay down. Then she controlled her breathing, making it appear as though she had fallen asleep.
Eve did not have to wait for long. Just a few minutes after her breathing became calm, she heard the door open. She chose not to use her own magic to detect the identity of the person entering her room; she wasn't willing to risk it.
Then she heard footsteps echoing against the floor. The footsteps halted near her. She knew that whoever was there was currently staring at her like a predator eyeing its prey.