Chapter 700

Oriana studied her quietly for a moment before asking, "Weren't you supposed to return with Lady Lorna today? She's already gone back to the palace, so why are you still here?"

Cleo's lashes fluttered slightly. "His Highness hasn't left yet. I planned to return with him later."

Something about that answer made Oriana pause.

"You seem rather close these days."

Cleo bit lightly against her lip,