“How about we play a game?”

Janice shook her head whilst glimpsing at the mischievous smirk that played on Jules's lip.

It was a lazy afternoon for them, and she was glad to be indoors with Jules and away from the guests that were roaming about the castle.

By Guests, she meant Brightstone, who never stopped making suggestive winks at her and the Princess of Cones, who went on flirting with Jules despite her presence.

“Why, Madame, are you frightened I'm going to win?”

“I'm not scared you'll win. Rather, I'm afraid of how you'll make everything go in your favour.” Janice answered with an eye roll.

Jules shrugged. “I've...