The Forgotten Princess Rose-Chapter 313

"We must find your mother first. She did not know if your brother and Yvonne would be attending. They were not certain about leaving the palace and Paige is still off enjoying her marriage. It might only be your mother which would not be so bad," said Rose.

Rose was yet to enjoy Gage’s company after their talk when Zayne was missing.

Gage and Zayne seemed to be in a better place but there was something about Gage that Rose did not like. She did not hate him but Rose preferred Yvonne’s company more.

"My brother shouldn’t be attending tonight. Last I spoke to him, he was busy with affairs of the court. He wants to bring Willow here to meet her," Zayne shared.

"Willow? But won’t it be dangerous for a queen to travel far from home and leave the throne empty? She will not want to leave our siblings to travel here and I doubt they would want to come here. Can’t you speak to her when we return?" Rose asked, not wanting her sister to be away from the others she cared for.

"It is not final yet. Gage cannot leave his throne so this was suggested. From reports, your sister seems to be doing well as queen. We would have never made it to her coronation but we can make up for it by visiting her in the palace. Did she write to you?"

Zayne had not looked at the names written on the letters Rose started to receive.

"Yes, she did. She wanted to know if I was well, mentioned Anna’s visits as well as my mother’s and even spoke of finding a husband. She wants to let the kingdom have a king since it is difficult to speak as queen. Then your brother still has control of the kingdom. I hope it isn’t too hard for her," Rose said, worried about Willow.

There was some relief knowing that her mother and Anna visited the palace so Willow would not be alone.

"She said Victor is quite helpful with dealing with the court from here. I know that your kingdom took over but what is the point of making her queen if you will be so controlling? I don’t think Willow will go against your wishes or hurt the people so please, convince your brother to give her a chance," said Rose. ƒreewebɳovel.com

If anything happened to Willow because of Gage’s court which was present in the palace at home then Rose would not stay out of the palace here. She had to help Willow somehow.

"You look like you want to slap someone. As fun as it would be to see your anger, I would rather you tell me who you wish to hit and let me do it for you. Your hands should stay precious," Zayne said and then lifted her right hand to kiss it.

Rose blushed. He wasn’t one to care about public affection but she wasn’t used to it yet.

"There you are," Catherine said, unintentionally disturbing the moment between the pair. "I have been waiting for someone to arrive. Your brother will be coming soon."

Zayne sighed. "How could he be attending when there is a lot of work to be done in the court? He doesn’t have time to attend parties."

Catherine wasn’t concerned since it was a matter for her sons to figure out. "Then you should have a word with him when he arrives. Send him back but do not do it in a way you will bring attention to the two of you. Rose, you look absolutely beautiful. I could just steal you away from Zayne but I won’t."

Catherine enjoyed the attention the pair was receiving. Rose showing her face at a party like this had happened late but the curiosity about her was still there especially since Rose had not expanded on the number of women she invited to the estate.

The women with status did not understand why it was taking Rose long to invite them to the estate or to respond to the invitations they sent to her.

"It looks like you are up to something," Zayne noticed about his mother. "Do not make any plans for us. We are only here to dance and then we will be on our way. If we are lucky, we can leave before Gage arrives."

"I’m sure Gage knows of your plans so he will arrive before you attempt to leave. You must have fun, Zayne. These parties can have their bad moments but they can also be fun if you ignore the right people. Dance and enjoy yourselves," Catherine advised the pair. Mostly Zayne since Rose already looked to be enjoying herself.

It was about time that Zayne took Rose out of the estate.

"Lady Hamilton! Oh, forgive me," Lewis apologised for not being clear. "Two Lady Hamiltons are standing together. I haven’t been formally introduced to Rose Hamilton. It is a pleasure to meet you," he said, wanting to hold Rose’s hand to kiss for a greeting but the look from Zayne stopped him.

"And it is nice to meet you," Rose said, returning the greeting. She was confused about who this man was until she saw the woman who arrived with Paige weeks ago.

Lewis followed Rose’s gaze to Faith. "This is my daughter Faith. I do not know if the two of you have ever been introduced."

"We have not," Rose replied.

"I remember that she showed up to your estate for a party you were hosting but she was turned away. She had been quite upset because she wanted to meet you. I don’t know what you think of her but my daughter- Oh!" Lewis gasped, frightened by Zayne grabbing his shirt to pull him forward.

"Enough," Zayne said, knowing what Lewis was doing.

Rose was grateful for Zayne stepping in since this man was being loud and wrong about what happened. The way he said it could put her in a bad light. He missed the fact his daughter had not been invited to the party and it was Catherine who sent her away.

’This was weeks ago,’ Rose thought. Why was Faith or her father holding on to this?

Rose no longer thought about the party yet she was the one to prepare it.

"Father," Faith cried, reaching for him to help pull him away from Zayne. "This is a misunderstanding, Prince Zayne."

Catherine was not in the mood to have her evening spoiled by this. She already talked to Lewis about Zayne’s marriage and why he should move on to have Faith marry someone else. Now the season was over and Faith was not married. Lewis was ruining Faith’s chances by chasing after Zayne. She could have been married by now to a man of good status.

Rose touched Zayne’s hand to have him let go of Faith’s father. "We are bringing more unwanted attention to ourselves. It is obvious what you are trying to do but I will not help you to put on the show you want. Have you no shame being this way over a man who is married? Don’t you want more for your daughter?"

Lewis looked at Rose, his eyes filled with shock. Did she just accuse him of wanting to make his daughter a mistress?