He watched, wide-eyed, as the enchanting beauty pulled back with a sly little laugh. The tips of his ears gradually turned scarlet.
'This woman is truly... shameless.'
The beauty said with a beaming smile, "Did you see that, my lord? *This*... is what it means to be doted on."
The Crown Prince forced himself to look away, saying coldly, "Utterly improper."
"..." The beauty sighed in disappointment and pulled the two freshly delivered crispy ducks toward her. She tore off a piece from one, stuffed it into her mouth, and narrowed her glistening, fox-like eyes.
"I was only joking. You mustn't take it to heart, my lord... Mmm, this is delicious. Would you like a bite?"
The Crown Prince felt a throbbing in his temples. The urge to end this woman's life on the spot grew stronger, but he suppressed it and said icily:
"Where is mine?"
'She's taken both portions for herself. What am I supposed to eat?'
