We moved past the hallway with our hands in each others' grip. I could feel the confidence mounting within him. My long gown swished as I walked. It was okay but I felt a bit uncomfortable. I saw my maids running in the opposite direction. I tried to cover up but they saw me. They must be thinking what I am doing with Prince Daniel hand in hand. Oh god, when's this going to be over. I really wanted to go to my room. Anything could be better than this but it was really… not the thing I wanted right now.

"So, how is it going here?" Daniel asked

"Perfect."I spoke with a smile

"You really want to be the queen?" He questioned me

"Um… yes, I want." I ensured him

I thought for a moment that why did he ask such an obvious question.

"That's what I thought." Daniel chuckled

For some time there was apparent stillness between us. I didn't utter a word.

"Don't you have any questions for me? I mean about my own personal life, et cetera." Daniel said

"I … don't…, you know…" I mumbled

"You talk the least amongst all the girls." He said

I thought that has he met all the girls. Was I the last one? I wanted to know where he talked to them and how did everyone reacted? Did he have the conversation in front of Maxon as that of Celeste? What about Marlee? What she said? Was I the only girl to whom he talked alone?

"So, how did you spend time with other girls?" I said

"It was actually fun spending time with all of you." Daniel said

I didn't want to talk to him; if Aspen could be here in place of him then I will never have to think of leaving his hand. And then suddenly I saw someone standing on my right. I turned and saw Aspen. He glared at me and I did back into his eyes. We stared continuously at each other. He stared as if he wanted to tell me something or talk to me.

"Do you know this guy?" Daniel asked while frowning

"What, no, how could I…." I was alarmed at the time and spoke instantly.

"No, don't worry. I just presumed that maybe he could be your friend because that guy had been staring at you from much time. I thought probably he knew about you." Daniel said

Was Aspen glancing at me all the time we've been here? No, I couldn't admit that. He is a dutiful person and he's got many other works to do. Besides, he won't ever do anything to risk both of us. I knew him pretty well. And I didn't believe in what he said about Aspen.

"I don't know about him, just that he is a guard. He perhaps did know me during the course of selection."I lied

"Hmmm, I see…." Daniel said

I glanced back at Aspen and he was no longer there and had vanished into the fort.

"I should go and check out for my maids. Excuse me, your majesty." I stripped off the conversation

Then, I ran towards my room and tried to get away from his sight as soon as possible.