Servants bowed as Caius stepped out of the dining room with Rose in his arms. If Rose had been embarrassed before, now she was hoping the ground would open and swallow her.
Not only was the crown prince carrying her like a newborn, but the servants must have all been right outside the door while they were getting busy inside. Rose was appalled. Just how much had they heard? And that wasn't all—they also had to clean the space inside. Rose hid her face against Caius's chest. They hadn't exactly been subtle about what had occurred.
Caius didn't pay the servants any mind and walked past them without looking in their direction. Rose shut her eyes tightly. It was just the floor above them; they would get there in no time.
