[Auspicious Happenings]

Evan smiled widely, but then his eyes darkened slightly. " Your Highness, there are two maids peeking through a split in the wood over there" he answered in a tone that only the Prince could hear.
He was afraid that they might have heard some personal parts of their conversation, but it seemed they hadn't, since once they figured out that Evan had noticed them, they broke into giggles and ran off.
Evans hand automatically shot to the mark on his throat.