Future Queen.

Ellen's bed chambers.

Ellen woke up late that morning. Her bath was already set. So she moved in to take her bath.

Her maids helped her dress up as usual and styled her hair. "Your Highness, your breakfast is served," one of the maids said.

Ellen turned to the table in her chamber that she has been having meals for a few days but it was empty.

"You will be having your breakfast in the dining room today," her maid explained when she saw Ellen looking at the empty table.

Ellen wanted to ask why but she bites the words back into her mouth. She was sure the maids were unaware and were just following instructions.

Ellen nodded her head and the maid lead the way outside the chamber.

When Ellen stepped outside she was surprised to perceive the familiar scent and figure. But when the person turned he was not wearing his usual black mask but a helmet that revealed a part of his face.

'Why was the prince dressed differently today' Ellen asked herself but before she could open her mouth to greet him the person beat her to it.

"Your highness, my name is Jeffery and I would be your guard," Jeffery bowed his head slightly. He already believes that the prince likes Ellen so he made up his mind to become close to her. Being the right hand man of the Princess will be more favorable. The prince was very difficult to deal with.

After all, if things work out the way he thinks, then Ellen will become the future Queen. He did not want to be in the wrong place with the Queen.

So after receiving the instructions from prince Sebastian last night Jeffrey decided to talk with Ellen's maid that arrived with her from Bozoa. He found out about Ellen's favorite meals and things she loved doing.

Ellen on the other hand was confused, she was sure this was the man she attended the Royal ball with but his voice sounded different.

Ellen nodded her head and conclude that she might have been mistaken or it was the prince acting as her guard. Although that seems unreasonable. After thinking about it for a while Ellen followed Jeffery quietly behind.

She concludes that she must be mistaken, although she has never mixed two scents before. Besides she remembered that his scent on that day was different from the day of their wedding So she made a mental note to be careful around him.

"Your highness," Jefferey pulled out a chair for her once they got to the dining table. Ellen swallowed and mouthed thank you before taking her seat.

When the maids serving opened the food before her, Ellen was surprised to see her favorite pie.

Ever since she arrived in Avalo, nobody paid attention to what she eats. They cook whatever they want, not minding if she likes it or not. So seeing her favorite pie and two other dishes that she likes, Ellen felt something was not right.

She looked at the table then look at Jeffrey who was now standing a few steps away from her. She became scared. She remembers that someone tried to feed her poison on the day of the royal ball.

So the person might have been tempting her with a favorite dish. Although she would be able to tell if something was off in the food but it would hurt her to see her favorite meal waste after not seeing it for days.

Jeffrey notices the look on the princess's face and her hesitation. He had expected her to be happy and eat the food without thinking twice. He even expected to see a smile on her face. Instead what he saw was fear.

'What going on? Could it be her maids lied to me?' Jeffery questioned himself.

'No that's not possible, it is best I confirm from her,' Jeffery thought and decided to move closer.

Your highness is everything okay?" Jeffrey asked.

Ellen nodded her head, she was not sure if she could tell him about her fears. What if she was wrong and the prince got angry. Besides, it could be a coincidence after all nobody knows what her favorite food is. Why would the prince waste his time poisoning her, when he could just kill her no-question asked.

"You don't like the food?" Jeffrey asked since she was still not eating.

Ellen bites her lips. Of course, she liked the food and was eager to dig in but her fear is what has held her back.

"I talked to your maids yesterday and some of these meals were said to be your favorites so I asked the cook to prepare them. Forgive me if you don't like them I will ask the cook to make something else," Jeffery explained.

Ellen breathed in relief when she heard Jeffrey's words. "Oh no it okay, I just felt a little overwhelmed seeing my favorite meal," Ellen replied in a calm voice.

Jeffrey stepped back after he heard her. At least she was impressed she did not just react the way I expected,' Jeffrey comforted himself.

Ellen took in another deep breath and decided to try the pie first. To her delight, it tasted so good and she could not taste anything weired.

She picked up another piece into her mouth and soon she had a smile pasted on her face. The meal was delicious and she was happy to have a taste of it again.

Jeffery seeing her smile and eat like that patted himself on the back mentally. Good Job he praised himself. The prince did ask him to take care of Ellen so he was doing just that.

Ellen continues to eat her meal in a happy mood, soon she was done. In fact, she eat too much and her stomach felt so heavy.

"I am so full, I wish I could walk around," Ellen whispered to herself. Her voice was low so she did not expect Jeffrey to hear.

She would have loved to ask him but she did not want to push her luck. She was not sure why she has been locked up in her room but she felt it had something to do with the fact that the prince heard her conversation with Julia and was still angry.

But who was Jeffery, he was the body doubler for the prince, so his hearing and eyes have been trained to be as sharp as that of the prince.

"Your highness, would you like to see the garden?" Jeffrey asked like he did not hear what she just whispered to herself

Ellen immediately nodded her head. She felt happy that the prince will finally let her go out even if a guard has to tag along.