Adriana knocked on Marcus’s room holding a food tray and the door opened.

 Marcus came out and smiled at her.

 “I'm here with your lunch tray, Your highness,” Adriana announced but a small smile graced her lips.

 “Come in.” He widened the door and Adriana's eyes darted around before she stepped inside and Marcus shut the door.

 “You can start eating, I'll join you soon,” Marcus said to her and disappeared into an inner room.

 Adriana licked her lips and sat on a stool. 

 She took a knife and divided the steak into two pieces. She picked up one piece and sniffed it, enjoying the appetizing aroma before stuffing it...