A Wild One

At first, I thought that Roxanna was just ill but the way that the prince was acting in such a troubled way told me that there was something more. The other thing that I was sure about was that the prince cared quite a lot about Roxanna. I pursed my lips together as I tried to control my emotions. It made me feel slightly horrible for feeling jealous given the condition that Roxanna was in. I wasn’t sure if she was or is his lover, but I was certain that she is someone very important and dear to the prince.

“This place isn’t a normal hospital,” the prince said after a moment of silence.

“Not normal?” I murmured questioningly.

“That’s right. This is a laboratory of sorts disguised as a hospital. Well, strictly speaking, it is also a hospital since some patients are treated here and there are many doctors and nurses working here along with many scientists as well,” the prince explained.