The Forgotten Princess Rose-Chapter 272

"Aside from my mother, we shouldn’t bring any of them back."

Rose looked away from the carriages leaving to Zayne standing to the right of her. "I like Yvonne. She is a kind and sensible woman. She seems perfect for the king as she steps in when he says something wrong."

"And my sister?" Zayne asked, curious about her opinion of Paige.

Rose thought carefully of her answer since she didn’t want to offend the princess though she was not present. This was still Zayne’s sister. "She is lovely but I think I would enjoy her company after breakfast when I am far more energetic."

Rose continued, "I do not mind your sister’s questioning. Everyone seemed convinced that you would not get married so it is understandable they would want to hear the story. You have to leave, right?"

"I do but I haven’t confirmed it with him yet. I wanted to speak to you first to have you make the final decision."

"Why would you make such a decision on me?" Rose muttered. "If I were not with you then you would have gone, right?"

"What I would have done before we got married does not matter. It is about how you feel now. Do you think you could be with just my mother for a week? I won’t leave you if you want me to stay," said Zayne.

"I want you to be here but at the same time, I do not want to keep you from your duties. You do not need to worry about me settling in anymore. I am used to everything here already. I’ve found myself in a routine and though I might not need your mother’s company I welcome it. You should go," Rose said as he needed to help his brother.

If Anna came to her pleading for help to do anything, Rose couldn’t say no.

"It is only a week. It feels like our days are going by fast so I will not notice a week. I only hope that the men and women who just returned with you will not be upset that they have to leave their families already. When would you need to leave?" Rose asked, needing some time to prepare for that moment.

"I would have to go to the palace tomorrow to start gathering supplies to head out as well as picking who will come with me and then part the day after. If we are lucky, we may return before one week. I need to inform you now before anyone else that where I am going, the man in charge has always pushed for me to marry his daughter. I reject the idea each time," Zayne revealed.

"It is not surprising this would come up since you are a prince. My only concern is him trying to stop you from leaving. I trust you and I hope that with me here, you trust that I will not give my attention to anyone," Rose said, hoping his mind wouldn’t wander there when he would be out at sea.

"I trust you as well, Rose. I am sorry that I didn’t think of this to leave you with your parents a little longer. You had to part from them so soon and now this," Zayne said, apologetic.

"You would have needed to do more travelling to return for me from my parents. I should be here getting used to what I need to do in the estate. I will be fine, Zayne. I am excited to surprise you when you return. The estate is in good hands," Rose promised.

She would not let him down.

"If you need help with packing, I do not mind joining you. I can start for you while you are away at the palace but after my tutor has come. You must remain safe at all times while you are away. I cannot help feeling angry with the king since has pushed you to leave when you didn’t want to at first. I cannot promise you that I will leave him alone if you return hurt," said Rose.

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Zayne wanted to see Rose unleash her anger on Gage. "As much as I want to see it, you must stay out of the palace. Do not let my mother convince you to attend too many parties. Don’t underestimate how many parties she could have you attend in a week."

Zayne continued, "While she is here you need to remember that you are the lady of this home. You are in control so it is up to you to make decisions. Do not be afraid to tell her no or to leave if she upsets you. I won’t be taking Mary with me so I will have her visit."

"Your mother offers advice and backs off when I do not want to take it. I will be fine here with her and I cannot wait to see Mary. I am quite close to pushing you to leave so I get to be alone with them. It is starting to be cold," Rose said, rubbing her arms as the night air was getting to her.

Zayne placed his arm over Rose’s shoulder to keep her warm. "We should go to bed. I need to enjoy my next two days with you."

Two days later, Rose once again stood by the front door watching as Zayne’s things were packed onto a carriage and Catherine’s were taken off.

Zayne inspected all the bags his mother packed. "I remember asking you to stay for a week."

"You did," Catherine replied, pinching his cheek when she came to stand beside him. "That is why I packed light."

’Light?’ Rose thought. It was more than what she came to this kingdom with.

It looked like Catherine had packed to stay with them forever.

"I bought a few things to show Rose and wedding gifts since I wasn’t at the wedding," Catherine said, unable to let go of her not being in attendance. ’And you never know if Rose would want to go for a ride around the kingdom. Are you packed already?" She asked, looking at Zayne’s carriage. ’I was hoping we had time to sit and talk."

"I cannot. I have to be at the ship to check the supplies again and make sure everyone picked is there. Take guards with you whenever you and Rose go looking around the town. Do not go out every day and do not drag her to parties. I know you," Zayne added before his mother could deny her plans. "Remember I am trusting you not to take her where she will be uncomfortable."

"You are starting to hurt my feelings, Zayne. I want Rose to be safe and I want you to know she is in good hands when you are away. I don’t have any parties I want to take her to. The most I will do is turn this estate around to make it more pleasant for her," said Catherine.

"And Paige-"

"Will not come," Catherine finished. "I have warned her not to say anything about Rose’s past."

"Good," Zayne replied and then turned to Rose. This was the first time leaving felt so hard to do.