as not just a prince; he was a man with a reputation. Whispers followed her through the castle halls-whispers of his insatiable appetite for women, his reckless be

in a constant state of panic. Every decision, every action, seemed to carry the weight of potential disaster. She wa

with the king and queen. She felt a wave of dread wash over her as she made her way

nce of the king and queen. They sat on their thrones, their faces stern

th a hint of disappointment. "We have been made aware of your

esponse. She had no idea what the king was refer

ound as princely as possible. "I have been... indulg

what you call it? We have received reports of your carousing and

to respond to this. She knew she couldn't keep up the

aid, trying to sound contrite. "I wil

Alexandra. "See that you do," the king said. "We expec

r her. She had survived the meeting, but she knew it

She knew that she had to be careful, that one misstep could mean disaster. She ma

en's best friend and confidant. Thomas was a tall, handsome young man with a charming smil

meeting with the king and queen. How did it go?" Alexandra hesitated, unsure of how much to

arefully. "They're not happy about my behavior, but I think I m

g, Stephen." Alexandra felt a flush rise to her cheeks

t. "So, have you heard about the hunting trip that's being plann

never been hunting before, and the thought of it made her ne

e," he said. "We'll be hunting boar in the forest. The king

d no idea how she was going to get through this. "I'm not su

he said. "You're a great hunter. I'v

able to make it," she said, trying to sound r

repeated. "What kind of matters?" Alexan

she said. "I'll have to mis

ngly. "Okay, Stephen," he said. "I'll make sure to co

d managed to get out of the hunting trip, at least. Now sh