Appointment with a Prince

“It is indeed getting late. Can you do me the favor of accepting the letter in my place and bringing it to me here?” I asked.

“Sure, My Lady. Please…wait for a moment,” the young maid said before bowing politely and leaving the room.

I had been so focused with Ren since he came back from the war that I had completely forgotten the promise that I made to have a meal with Prince Kin. Ren was surely against it, and I knew that. However, I had given my word and it wasn’t like I could back away from Prince Kin’s invitation. Perhaps the best way is to somehow sneak off to meet him without Ren finding out.

I sighed at the limited options available to me. If I told Ren, a fight would break out for sure and there was no way that he would allow me to keep my end of the bargain with Prince Kin. On the other hand, if I sneaked out to see Prince Kin, I would be hiding a secret from Ren…and going directly against his orders.