Donovan saw her eyes widened in shock at first and then he could feel the change in them. Instead of admiration for saving her, he saw a ray of fear pass through those eyes of hers.

He looked at her in confusion.

"You were the one that day?" But before long Silja realized that she was behaving oddly. She quickly broke eye contact and looked down concealing her emotions.

"Do you still have doubts?" He bent down a little, opened his eyes wide showing her the proof.

Silja looked at his red eyes and quickly shifted her attention to his face which was now much nearer. Realizing the closeness she took a step back.

"Well, I am very grateful for that, thank you for saving my life that day," Silja said in her gentle tone and Donovan kept smiling looking at her.

After taking a small pause Silja again added.

"By saving my life you did a great favor on me, I don't think I can repay that ever. But if you need something that I can help with please let me know. This is your debt on me." Silja said with utmost sincerity in her eyes and tone.

"Umm, what I did was my duty. But if you insist then who am i to reject," Donovan has a mischievous smile on his face.

"But be careful what you promise, I have a very bad reputation around, I might ask something that you can't fulfill." he stated. Donovan was in full mood to tease. As soon as his words left his mouth a frown settled on Silja's face.

"Well, I have already given my words. And you don't look like a bad person who will try to take advantage of others." Silja said with a broad smile on her lips. And as her lips pulled up Donovan felt his breathing became deeper and longer.

"That.."

"Princess.." Don was about to say something but they heard a panicked voice of a woman from the otherside.

Silja heard Mira's voice calling for her and she turned around abruptly.

"It was nice to meet you, sire, good night." Silja hastily finished her words and then started to walk inside.

Don kept looking at her departing back and then his palm, which had touched her hand before. One side of his lips arcked as he looked at the girl.

Silja, who was at the corner of the passage, put her hand on the wall and looked behind for the last glance but the man had already disappeared from his place.

She shook her head and went in. Her maid was probably panicking seeing her not in bed.

Silja met Mira on the way to her chamber.

"Princess.." Mira ran towards her.

"My soul almost left me when I saw you were not in the room." She said a little breathless.

"I was out for a fresh breath," Silja said.

"Be careful, my lady. This place gives me a bad feeling, we shouldn't trust anyone." Mira had a line formed on her forehead.

"It's not that bad. We will be alr.."

"Ohh, so it's you guys who are yelling this late at night and disturbing other people's sleep. So uncultured," Suddenly a loud and accusing voice rang from behind.

Silja and Mira turned around to find Gwen standing in the hallway near the open door.

Mira who was standing behind Silja rolled her eyes as she recognized Gwen's voice.

"I'm sorry for disturbing your sleep, lady Gwen," Silja apologized quickly and turned around and started towards her room with Mira. She didn't want to argue with Gwen even for a second. It wasn't worth it.

Gwen's nostrils flared up as she watched the lousy human walking away. She stomped her feet in anger.

The other day the sun rose in the air.

After Silja was done with her morning routine she was getting ready. One of her maids was helping her with hair while others were selecting matching jewelry to her dress. She had few other maids to help who were assigned from the royal family.

silja was surprised that all of them were human and looking at them it was clear that they were treated very well.

But it was pity that they don't reveal much information and mostly kept their mouths shut. So Silja decided not to be rash to find out anything from them. They were most likely there to keep eye on her.

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Normally when she was in Atlanea, Silja preferred to wear simple clothes and minimum to no jewelry. But now she was in another Kingdom. She was a guest here and also a representative of her country. So she has to behave as one princess was supposed to, including dolling up every day. Which she hated the most.

When they left from Atlanea Queen Doris gave her many dresses and jewelry which were beautiful. All were made specifically for her and designed by Doris herself. The clothes and jewelry that she came with were in a vast variety from simple gowns to nightgowns and ball gowns. Each of them were beautiful and suited her well.

The dress Silja wore today was very simple. Her legs were still in the healing process so she didn't want something with fabric that irritated her wounds.

Silja chose one of the green velvet dresses with a broad V neckline. The dress has flattering folds From the hip area. Sleeves were straight till upper elbow and then in angle shaped reaching below her knees and the sash lacy belt for her waist. Her hair was kept open from behind and a few flower pins were holding them in place from the front.

In her neck, she wore a pendant that Mira gifted her, and with just a little powder on her face the look was completed.

"My lady, Queen Abrielle is here to have morning tea with you. She is waiting for you in the garden." One of the castle maids came to inform her. Silja thought for a bit.

"Tell her I'll be there soon." Silja turned around and said. Maid soon took a leave.

Silja found her shoes and wore them before leaving her room.

On the way, she passed by Gwen's room who was just standing near the door.

"The Queen is here to meet me. Ohh I can't believe it. How am I looking? Do I look good?" She asked her maids excitedly.

Hearing what she said Silja made a mental note that the queen was probably here to meet all the princesses if not to her and Gwen because of the accident they met in the way.

Silja also wanted to meet the queen.

She has met king Zachary and he seems to be a very smart and sly guy.. Now meeting the queen will help her understand more about them and she can decide what will be her next move.