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Chapter VI

Over the next few days, the prince and I did not speak much to each other. In fact, I barely saw him.

It was the same routine every morning. Isabella would wake me early in the morning, assist with showering and dressing me in long, plain dresses, then took me down to have breakfast. The prince would be nowhere in sight. Not seeing him around, was a good thing, right? I thought being a blood servant meant that I would have to stay by his side all the time, but it's as though he doesn't wish to be in my company. Maybe my words from last night had upset him, but I didn't mean to be harsh. All I wanted was for him to understand that things needed to chance. For the better.

The prince's absence had its peaks. I had never been inside a more elegant and beautiful place such as this in my life. I would spend the days roaming around the palace and admire its decor and design.

When around noon, Isabella would come and look for me and escort me back to the large dining room for more food. Afterwards, I would explore more. Even spending three days inside the palace is not enough time to explore the whole palace. It would take at least a week, but after knowing where everything is, I fear that I will grow tired of this place. That is something I do not wish to happen. Without the company of the prince, I do feel somewhat alone. And right now, it's the loneliest I have ever been.

When I was at home, either hunting or gathering wood or water, it was heartwarming to know that my mother would be waiting for me. But here I am alone with nobody to talk to.

"From all the rooms in the palace, this is where I find you."

I was cradling the amulet my mother gave me in my palm when I heard his voice. I had kept my promise of not taking the necklace off. Even washing myself, the amulet reamined around my neck. This small piece of jewellery is the only thing keeping me close to my mother. I am surprised the prince has allowed me to wear it all this time. I am almost grateful.

I release the amulet and turn my gaze away from the gargantuan window in the dining room to the prince. "If I explore more, I fear that I will get lost. Besides, I have explored more of the palace already."

For three whole days, he had been scarce, with no sign of him at all in the palace. I had started to think that he had forgotten about me and was not coming back. One could only hope.

"Even the gardens?"

I raise an eyebrow. "The gardens?"

The prince nods. "On a day like today you should be outside."

I remember his words from last night.

"I thought I wasn't allowed to leave the palace?"

Taehyung moves away from the door, slowly coming towards me. He stops beside me, his arm lightly brushes against mine and chuckles. "There is a garden out the back which you're allowed to roam freely. I apologise, I should have been more clear about what there is for you to do here."

Despite his kindness and well mannered behaviour towards me, I still despised him and his kind, but I had to admit that he was different from the others. Unlike them, Taehyung was kind, patient and somewhat understanding, but he's still a monster. I must not forget that. He's a monster that could kill me at any moment and won't be punished for it.

"Y/n?"

"Yes?" I ask.

"Would you like to see the gardens?"

The gardens?

His words made me want to cheer in delight. I had not been outside for three whole days. Looking out the window is not the same as being out on my skin and the wind blowing through my dark hair.