Feeling out of place in such a large room of people seemed to be Raina's fate this evening . She could feel the eyes scrutinizing every movement she made . Focusing on her manners whenever she spoke with so many women and men judging her was exhausting . With her father having walked away, the magnifying glass seemed to beam down on her little back . Whispers suddenly felt as though they were critiques and lists of complaints even though she could only hear the soft murmurs . So many people… . All she wanted was to go home to her room and shut the door tight against this horde . Princess Raina's chest started to feel tight and her breathing felt awkward even as she struggled to keep herself calm . Her eyes searched the crowd desperately for her solace in this sea of faces . Even her grandmother at her side didn't ease the tension .
Advertisement"Grandma, Please excuse me . I… I need some air . " Raina whispered tensely . Empress Evelyn saw the look in her grandchild's eyes and frowned . The sense of terror there was worrying . THe child had seemed so quiet and sure of herself only moments before . The whispers of the crowd had gotten louder perhaps but she couldn't bring herself to tell the child no .
"Yes of course, Princess . Please come back quickly . You there, go with her . " The Empress pointed at a guard but Raina looked at him and shook her head . She reached instead for the guard a few feet away . She was familiar with him and the wolfish smile met her eyes . "Okay you then . " He nodded instantly and came to stand at the Princess's side . She stood up, smiling tensely as she made her way to the south exit, Lazren only a step behind her . She needed fresh air, she couldn't' take it anymore .
Prince Clovis was returning with the other two women close behind as He noticed Raina moving away from her grandmother, a guard at her back . COncern found itself a home in his eyes as he watched her moving quickly toward the door . The whispers of approval that seemed to fill the air as he passed made him worry more . Had she heard he was with Ramira? Did she get the wrong idea? He wondered as he nodded at the ladies to stay put . "I need to handle something . Please make your way to the Empress I will be there shortly . "
"Is it the Princess? I am sure she is just stepping out for some air . Don't worry so much Clovis . The child is not made for such large groups . She's never been much of a social princess . " Ramira reminded him with a soft smile .
"Not much of a Heir to the throne . Crown Princess and can't handle this little crowd . " Lady Chay added with a bit of a frown . Ramira gave her a disbelieving look but Clovis' dark scowl was enough to freeze both their hearts . He turned to follow his daughter toward the door only to be frozen in his tracks as his breath was stolen away .
There standing in the doorway to the courtyard was a woman he had never seen so ravishing since the day they met . White hair was swept up into a beautiful braided coil on the top of her head, stray strands of silver hair was wound into a bun at the back of her head . Stray strands of silver hair was pulled free dancing down her back . The deep blue silk that replaced her original dress was in the same style as the one before, it had a feel of a winter night in the forests with silver snowflakes embroidered on the thin cream colored under dress . Emerald trees were embroidered at the base like the forest swirled around her ankles . The sapphire over dress bringing out her willowy form beneath . Her face was lightly painted but the warm pink rouge across her lips brought out the sweetness in her smile . Alexi smiled as he led her into the room .
Raina couldn't help herself . She ran up and threw her arms around Raina's legs clinging to her . A soft frown curved those pink lips as her hands came to rest on the princess's hair gently holding the child . For a brief moment, the onlookers were surprised . There was a very motherly sense in the way the child hid in the woman's skirt and was accepted without hesitation .
Chapter end
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