The Forgotten Princess Rose
Chapter 123

Chapter 123: Chapter 123

A second time was less of a coincidence to Zayne. They had to start looking into Lady Ambrose as it was the one clue they kept coming across.

"If you are going to see the lord and his wife, I suggest that you do not as they are a private family. He will not let you in his gates and if you bother his family, he will attack. It’s rumoured that Lord Ambrose isn’t close to the king anymore so he will not care to please you," said Charlotte.

All the locals respected the family’s wishes to be private so Zayne had to do the same if he didn’t want any trouble.

"Thanks for the warning but where can I find this family?" Zayne asked, not worried about the lord.

If he could find a portrait of Lady Ambrose, it would help him know if the trip was worth it.

Though they were told the lady only had one daughter, it wouldn’t be the first time there was a secret child no one knew about.

"It is quite the ride from here to the lord’s land. You must head north toward the mountains. You will come across plenty of farmers before you reach there. I should have a map to mark it as I am not good with directions. Excuse me for a moment. We might have a map here," Charlotte said, leaving Zayne’s side to search.

Just then, Finn and Mary came out with Rose walking behind them.

"Killed anyone?" Finn asked, inspecting Zayne’s hands for blood. "Choked them?"

"I did not kill anyone. Where," Zayne stopped when Rose stepped out from behind the two. It was money well spent to bring Rose here.

They were able to get a close colour to what Rose wore before and her mask was back on. The only thing missing were the flowers Rose had placed in her hair.

Rose once again fidgeted with her hair. She was shy about her looks but if only she knew how beautiful she looked.

"Thank you," Rose thanked Zayne. Without him, she would have been running back to the camp right now.

The awful scent was no longer following her so she could enjoy the festival.

"Why are your cheeks so red? Was the water too warm for your liking?" Zayne asked.

Rose shook her head. She couldn’t forget about the questions the women had about Zayne. Some about how she came to be at his side and others asking inappropriate questions Rose didn’t think were suited to ask his maid. Charlotte wasn’t able to save Rose from all the questions.

Zayne was standing right here so the women should come out to ask him if they wanted to know what kind of woman he liked.

Rose froze up but relaxed when she felt Zayne’s hand on her face. His hand was cold which meant he needed a pair of gloves. ’I can buy one,’ Rose decided.

A pair of gloves shouldn’t be so expensive that she could not afford one for Zayne. There had to be somewhere she could find gloves at the festival.

"Well, it is clear that we are not needed. Can I rejoin my group to not disturb you or is there danger? I don’t understand why Rose became a target tonight. Is it because she walks with us?" Finn questioned, confused.

"It is because of someone’s jealousy. Keep watch of the princess and those around her. The princess will bring a lot of trouble for us in the future. Liam will join in watching Rose when she comes to the market from now on," said Zayne.

Rose had a feeling her dress being ruined had something to do with the princess but she didn’t want to believe it at first. Was this like Graham’s obsessive love which made the princess act this way? Rose didn’t want to witness that kind of love again.

Rather than worry about herself, Rose worried about Alexander and Zayne. Alexander was stuck with the princess and because of Rose, Zayne had to be adding more guards.

Rose didn’t notice Finn and Mary walking ahead leaving her with Zayne.

"Don’t worry about the princess. I will protect you," Zayne promised.

"I am not worried about myself. I am worried about Alexander and you," said Rose. "Though it isn’t what you want, many still speak of a wedding between you and the princess but she is in love with Alexander. What would she do to get you out of the way so she can be with Alexander?"

"She will do nothing as it would end the chance for a truce and I will never accept a marriage proposal so I will not be her target. Don’t think of doing something stupid to save him from the princess. There is nothing you can do. Promise me," Zayne said, pointing his pinky finger to Rose for her to promise.

Rose didn’t have any current plans for helping Alexander since she also knew there was nothing she could do for him, but should he ask for anything, Rose would not turn him away. "I cannot promise that I will not do anything he needs. Hopefully, he never asks for me to fight against the princess."

"He took good care of me when we were children. I can only promise you that I will not go near the princess or do something stupid," Rose promised though she didn’t know what stupid thing there was that could be done.

Zayne had a feeling that Alexander’s presence would bring nothing but trouble since he came with the princess trying to get rid of the women around him. Not only the princess but now it might mean Rose seeing her other friend Mathias again.

"You are more worried than I am. The women here said that if I worry too much, I will age faster. I do not know if it is true," Rose said, palming her cheeks.

"It seems that you enjoyed your time here. Would you like to come again?" Zayne asked, willing to have her experience this again. The dress she wore now was of better quality than the others Rose had. It didn’t seem like it could tear easily and the colour was vibrant.

Rose truly looked like the lady many had been mistaking her for now.

Other than being bathed by someone, Rose enjoyed her time here but she knew it had to be expensive.

"I enjoyed it but I cannot afford it," Rose replied. The dress alone might take a few weeks for her to afford.

"It is not expensive for me. Janice buys you dresses that she can afford. Why can’t I do the same for you with what I can afford? I have plenty of money for this kingdom which would be useless for when I leave. Let me spend it how I see fit," said Zayne.

Rose didn’t understand why Zayne would not just spend the money on himself. There was plenty for him to take home like his other treasures. "You should spend your money on yourself or save it for if there is a day you return. Why would you waste your money on me? It is-"

"Because I like you," Zayne confessed, his words clear so she would not misunderstand this time.

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