"Your highness..."

Edward knocked rapidly on the door three times, his brows furrowed when you didn't allow him entry. He opened the door, his gaze flickering to your unprepared form.

He sighed, pinching the bridge of his nose. Edward smoothed back his sheet white hair, his purple irises glinting in the low candle light. He shifted his hands behind his back in a disapproving manner.

"Your highness, the ball is in an hour. Have you not prepared yourself?" Edward questioned.