Anna swallowed hard. She would be lying if she said she didn't like it. The way her words and image was enough to strike fear into people's hearts.
Then she remembered that it wasn't even her face.
It was Princess orchid.
And for a fleeting moment, hot jealousy flashed inside Anna's chest.
I'm losing my mind. She scolded herself, shaking those thoughts off. But still she wondered, what sort of life would I have had if I had power like her?
***
Anna did end up on an impromptu date with Azul in the gardens.
They sat across from each other, sipping tea. Well Anna tried to focus on the tea, no matter how bland it was, while also stealing glances at Azul.
He's like a wall.
Azul barely moved. Yet despite his silence, he took up a lot of space. Anna felt really intimidated just being beside him.
"You don't like tea?" She asked, after a few minutes.
"I hate the heat," Azul replied.
"Ah, that makes sense." She called for a servant and instructed them to bring some ice.
