Inviting

Someone who caught the silent conversation due to the utter shock in that one ladies' eyes piped in with warning in her eyes. 'Watch what you are saying, Jules. The princess is not a witch. And if the prince ever finds out what you are gossiping about…'

'I never said that the princess is a witch.' Jules retorted, defending herself from being accused. 'She's the one who came up with that conclusion. Not me!' Though she never said it explicitly, however, she was hoping that someone would misinterpret that statement and lead the conversation in that direction. That would only lean in her favor.

'But you had implied it! Leave the princess alone. The prince is just in love with her. That's it. Stop being bitter about it.' The woman warned them again and then she turned around and left. Leaving Jules and the other girls with sour expressions.

….

Sebastian halted in the middle of their spacious room. He took a deep breath and then slowly put Izabelle down.