Countdown 15 Departing From the Alpha (Evelyn)
I Become Novel 96

Chapter 87

At this point she did not even realize that their roles had reversed, or that it was her first kiss also.

“I do not blame you. Yesterday I was only worried about you, seeing you stagger towards the roses, so I came to make sure you were alright. And when you fell asleep hugging me, I was concerned to move you, so I let you sleep. I did not expect for you to run away like that from me. If I offended you in any way I am sorry!" He said looking at her, his face was one of pure honesty.

"No no! It was my fault! If there is anything I can do to right my wrong, I will do it. I truly mean it!" Celia quickly apologized.

"Well there is something you can do, but never mind. I do not want to make you uncomfortable." He said briefly, dismissing the problem.

“No, your highness please tell me. As long as it is within my abilities I can do it.” She affirmed with eagerness. She was accustomed to help others. She had done many things for her family until now without them deserving it. For his highness who had done so much for her, she could do it without question.

“Then for the winter ball that is on the 20th, could you accompany me as my partner?” Salas asked anmediately and, seeing her confused look, continued explaining.

"It is imperative for me to have a female partner, but unfortunately I do not have one. The problem is also that the ball is for alphas and betas and their partners, as you are an alpha you would be the perfect fit. Of course if you do not want to participate, I will not blame you. Forget it, on second thought it is too much, I should not have brought it up. I will go alone.” Salas said, still expressionless, but she could see in his eyes that his pride would have to suffer.

She was the kind of person, especially now after learning what her family did, that could not be pressured into doing something. But if you would not insist then she would help you immediately.

“Alright. I will be your highness's partner. Leave it to me!" Celia quickly offered, without a secold thought.

"Really! Thank you! Now then I have some work to do, we will discuss more later.” Salas thanked pleased and, without even drinking his tea, briskly left.

His sad attitude changed immediately, brightening up at her response. Moreover he was previously sitting relaxed, like he was not busy at all, but now he quickly left. It felt a little suspicious to her, how he changed from one moment to another and also the fact that he left suddenly. It felt like he was leaving so she would not change her mind.

Chapter 87

She brushed the thoughts away, there was no reason for his highness to do that and at least now it, would not be awkward to see him again. Actually it was better that they discussed the previous day situation. And perhaps deep down, a tingling feeling rubbed a corner of her heart, knowing that the king had been her first kiss and she had been his.

The following day she ate breakfast and lunch alone in her room, as his highness was once again absent from the palace. So her time passed peacefully until the afternoon.

She was reading books trying to catch up on her studies, when four maids interrupted her learning time. Because the ball was only a few days away, they were instructed to help with her outfit and

accessories.

The maids brought with them dresses in all kind of different styles and, even though she tried to tell them she was satisfied to how the first dress she tried on looked, they did not want to hear it, forcing her to try on every single dress. Only after she tried all the gowns, they would settle on the one that

looked best.

“This is the one. It looks absolutely stunning and it matches your body." Exclaimed one of the maids, when Celia tried on the last dress. In reality they had arranged the dresses in the order from the least beautiful to the best, so naturally the last one she tried on was the most suitable one.

The other maids were quick to agree and even Celia knew the last one was the one most fitted for her. She was the one who had done all her dresses in the past and could see that, even though each dress was made from the finest materials, the last one was the most beautiful

"I cannot wait to see miss Celia and his highness side by side. They will make such a beautiful pairing!" Enthusiastically noted one of the maids. Imagining the picture of the two of them, made her eyes sparkle.

"That's right I too can hardly wait. His highness has never brought a partner to the winter ball. How lovely the two of them will look." Agreed another one.

"Yes, they will look stunning. Although, it would have been better for his highness to inform us earlier. We only have premade dresses. We could have dressed miss Celia in a custom one. I had no idea he would bring a partner with him this year, I thought his highness would go again alone to the ball like the previous years." Another maid affirmed slightly dissatisfied at the lack of time.