I watched as Prince Clayton walked through the doors, not knowing what to think of him. His appearance wasn’t too bad, unlike other princes in the realm he actually looked his part, like a true prince; not like those so called “pretty boys”. I stood in my place at the bottom of the stairs and examined him carefully without showing any emotion whatsoever to anyone in the room. Watching both him and his friend I hated how they both gawked at my appearance, I hated that the dress I wore exposed so much; I felt naked. At the moment I thought of it I regretted thinking it, this was my mothers’ dress; the one she wore when she first met my father; I was told she chose it to make my father jealous, envious of her knowing he couldn’t have her until their marriage day. I smiled to myself but kept a cold stone appearance. As I kept a straight face I showed no politeness and didn’t bother bowing to Prince Clayton, after all, he was in my castle. Hearing him across the entry speak to his friend I couldn’t help but laugh to myself, how dare he speak of me as if I was his property. In that split moment it hit me, I knew why my father had chosen him; they were similar. I hated him already…<br/><br/>I watch my father and the prince speak hating them both with a passion. All I do is nod at the prince slightly in response to his sly compliment not having a care in the world what he though. I could only imagine the vile thoughts running through his mind at that moment.<br/><br/>---<br/><br/>I watched as Prince Clayton entered, I knew he would make a good match for my daughter and keep her in line. Smiling to the young man I nod in approval, “My name is Sir Jeffery Malone. You may refer to me as Sire, Milord, or King Malone.” I say in a firm powerful voice that intimidates even the bravest of knights. “The maids will show you two to your rooms in the East Wing where you will prepare for supper in the dining room tonight.” Nodding at the maids I then walk towards my office again nodding once at Scarletts bodyguard to escort her back to her room.