"His Highness is awake and is requesting you," a petite servant said as soon as Rose opened the door.
Rose recognized her—she was one of the maids who had come along to the market with them. She had also attended to Rose a few times, so she was familiar with her.
"He is awake?" she asked, even though she clearly heard what the maid had said.
"Yes, ma'am," the maid politely confirmed.
Rose nodded, suddenly feeling antsy. The crown prince was awake. This was good news. The decree would be withdrawn, and she didn't have to worry about being executed.
But could she go home, even briefly? Rose wasn't so sure about that.
"Thank you," she said to the maid.
The maid nodded, realizing she had been dismissed, and walked away from the door.
