Coping Mechanism
After he got everything done, the prince left his study and went back to his chamber. When he arrived there, he saw the two maids were still standing in front of the door.
"Has Lady Emmelyn called you? Did she need anything?" He asked them.
"No, Your Highness..." Both maids shook their heads in unison. They looked worried that the master would punish them for not doing their job.
Much to their surprise, he didn't. He only motioned them to leave as he knocked softly on the door twice and then entered.
It was almost midnight and he thought maybe Emmelyn had fallen asleep.
She must be tired and hungry, he thought gloomily. She had not eaten dinner. Well, neither did he.
When he entered, he saw the candles by the bedside tables were almost burned. He walked with very light steps toward the bed, so he wouldn't wake her up if she was asleep.
"You're back..." Suddenly, Mars could hear Emmelyn speak in a barely audible voice.