finally, we got hold of her!

By the time I finished taking my shower and came out of the bathroom, the prince had gone, with no sign of him ever being there in the first place. I couldn't help but feel a sense of disappointment and longing. I had thought that since he had taken the time to come to the room today, we would have had a chance to finally talk and get to know each other better. But now, it seemed like that opportunity had slipped away.

Talk of someone who goes and comes as he wishes, it was clear that he had no intention of working on our mate bond—at least not now.

It was quite disappointing, but who was I to blame if not me? I could understand his unwillingness to complete the mating bond between us.

After all, I was the one who worked as a spy for the enemy and is still being suspected of working for the enemy, no matter how subtle they seem not to show their suspicions towards me.

I let out a deep breath and went about doing my usual routine for the day.

By evening, the dress finally came from the