Her prince retreated swiftly and knelt with his offering, but the sensation of his fingers lingered on her skin, as did the sight of those eyes growing wide with shock. She had hoped to get a smile out of him, or some sort of sign that he was glad to see her, that her surprise had been a welcome one, anything really, even the slightest wobble of his lips. Oh well… She sighed softly, undeterred.
