The Forgotten Princess Rose-Chapter 278

"Is the weather usually like this? So quick to change I mean. Something flew with the wind and broke one of the windows. The maids are running around trying to close all the windows. The weather is odd," Rose said, looking out from a window.

The wind was strong and the rain beat down on the roof like it was determined to get inside to soak them.

Catherine was right beside Rose with a coat to cover her dress. "It is a little unpredictable at times. A storm is coming in. I don’t think it is a good idea for us to leave to see Zayne arrive. We’ll find ourselves in trouble if our carriage gets stuck somewhere and no one can come out to help us. I’m sorry."

Rose didn’t like the sound of this since she was looking forward to seeing Zayne come in on his ship. The rain yesterday hadn’t been as bad as it was today which gave her hope she would wake up to a clear sky but the weather had gotten worse overnight.

"They can make their way home in this weather, right? They know the path," Rose said, worried about Zayne’s ship.

"I’m sure they will make it home safely. It is not the first storm Zayne has been in and he has plenty of helping hands on board the ship. We should let him come home to something warm to drink. What do we have?" Asked Catherine.

Catherine was worried for Zayne because of how bad the weather became but she tried not to worry too much before Rose. One of them had to remain calm. "It won’t be long before he arrives and tells us about his journey."

"I would prefer he finds somewhere near the docks to rest until this weather calms down. He doesn’t need to come to us right away. What matters is that he is safe. This weather would be relaxing to sit and watch as long as everyone was home safe and sound. Shouldn’t the men at the gates come inside?" Rose asked, worried about their safety.

"You told them they didn’t need to be there yesterday but they didn’t want to come in. They must be fearful of Zayne returning and not seeing them at their posts," Catherine replied.

"That is foolish," Rose said, picking up her dress so she could run to the door. Zayne shouldn’t get angry over something like that in this weather.

"Rose, no!" Catherine yelled, reaching for Rose to stop her from going outside. "It is too dangerous and you will get a cold. You must send someone else."

Rose didn’t want to send someone else when it was she who wanted the guards to come inside. What were they going to guard the estate from in this weather?"

Krystle followed behind Catherine to stop Rose from going outside. "Milady, the guards placed by the gates are safe to be protected from the weather. They came to collect enough food and water to last the day as they knew the weather would be like this. Your husband will need someone there to open the gates for him."

"And removing our guards there might give any madman out in this weather the crazy idea to enter the estate. It is kind of you to think of them but I’m sure the guards know their limit. We’re used to this kind of weather. We’re all safe if we don’t go running through the rain to anyone. You’re worrying your servants Rose," said Catherine.

Rose slowed down and turned to look at the servants behind her. They all had a panicked look on their faces. "I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to scare all of you. Can someone please keep an eye out there to be sure they are safe? I don’t want anyone to get hurt at this time."

Rose didn’t like leaving the others outside but she had to leave them since everyone was so worried.

"It is starting to feel a bit cold inside or is it just me?" Rose asked, surprised by this since all the windows were closed. The cold from outside had to be creeping in from somewhere. "Krystle, please have something warm for everyone to think prepared. We should all keep warm."

"I will tell the cooks right away," Krystle replied.

"Oh," Catherine touched her chest. "You have made me run. I feel so energised."

"I’m sorry. I just want everyone to be safe. I must keep the estate safe when Zayne is away. I want him to return and find it as he left it. I want him to return safely," Rose said, having a bad feeling about his return.

Catherine touched Rose’s arm. "He is returning to it better than he left it. You’ve done well with the little changes. Now, what can I do to convince you to go rest? This weather might be good for reading a book. Your tutor would be crazy to travel in this weather to see you. I will rest as well."

"I cannot rest until I hear news about Zayne. I have waited seven days for his return and now I must wait again. I will take a seat near the front door to wait for his return. You may rest," Rose said, not needing Catherine to stay beside her. "I will send someone to you when Zayne returns."

Catherine refused to leave Rose alone. "How could I rest when I know you are awake worried about your husband? You are starting to make me think the worst and I don’t like it. I’m a little nervous about how he’ll find his way home." freёnovelkiss.com

Rose hoped he would be safe and waivered with Catherine sharing her fears. "It is Zayne. He will be fine. Let us find something to distract ourselves with."

Catherine needed it desperately since she could not get her mind off fearing for Zayne’s safety.

In the palace, Yvonne worried for the kingdom as the storm didn’t seem to be getting any better. She checked on her son first to make sure he was safe and then went in search of Gage to ask him not to think of leaving the palace today.

Yvonne froze up when the sound of the wind echoed in the halls of the palace. It was a scary noise and at a time like this, Gage should be with his family. What kind of work was expected of the king to be done today other than to listen for who might need shelter?

"If he thinks of leaving," Yvonne muttered, hoping that today was a day Gage had sense.

Yvonne slowed down when she noticed a group of men from the court rushing in the same direction she was going to see Gage, panic heard in their voices.

"What have they done now?" Yvonne wondered, unaware of the second storm growing in the palace.