The Devil's Betrothed novel Chapter 614

Chapter 614: Summoned To The Royal Court

"You have been summoned to the royal court. Get ready quickly," Arlan instructed.

"To the royal court?" she asked in surprise. "For strangling that vixen?"

Arlan nodded and pulled the string of the bell in the chamber.

"Yes, Your Highness," came the servant’s voice from outside.

"Quickly bring a meal for Her Highness. Do not warm it, just bring it as it is."

"Yes, Your Highness."

Understanding the urgency, Oriana said, "Let me have a quick bath," and turned toward the side chamber. But Arlan held her in place and guided her to stand in front of the mirror. "No need. You already look fresh."

"But still..."

"If you waste time bathing, you won’t have time to eat. And I don’t want to risk taking a hungry and irked demoness to the royal court. Stand here; I will get your clothes."

She chuckled at his remark and looked at herself in the mirror. ’Well, I was gone only for a few minutes. So basically, I am still fresh from last night. And eating is more important than a bath.’

Arlan brought a dress for her and started undressing her. "Wait, I can do it."

"With my help, it will be faster. We do not have much time before the royal court starts," he said, already starting to undress her. "On your first visit to the royal court, it’s not good for your image if the Crown Princess is late."

Oriana felt like a little girl being prepared by her strict parents. "How much time do we have?" she asked.

He pushed aside her removed dress and started to put in a new one.

"Twenty minutes," he answered, being in hurry.

She gasped. "We need to hurry."

With Arlan’s help, Oriana quickly dressed. Arlan set her hair and added accessories while she admired his focus and dedication through the mirror. He was doing his best to prepare her as a Crown Princess.

He turned her around to face him and observed her face and pecked on her plum lips. "Perfect. Time to eat now."

A servant had brought the food, and Arlan set it before her, making her sit in a chair. "Eat this while I talk to the knights."

Oriana started stuffing food into her mouth. Though she had been only a few minutes away, she felt famished. Maybe going to the Demon realm had consumed her energy. When Arlan returned, he watched Oriana eating hastily, her cheeks puffed up like a squirrel as she chewed.

He felt like laughing but held back since there was no time for teasing. Not being able to talk, she signaled him that she was almost done.

"Take it slow. Don’t choke," he said, offering her a glass of water. She gulped the food and said, "I’m done," then stood up.

"We are teleporting to Thistle Palace first, and from there we will take a carriage," he informed her as Imbert and Rafal entered the chamber.